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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,252.12, 716,538.96 and 292,883.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,252.12, 716,538.96 and 292,883.04 is: 404,162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,252.12 : 716,538.96 = 292,883.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,252.12/716,538.96 = 292,883.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,252.12x = 716,538.96 × 292,883.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,252.12x = 209,862,108,883.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,862,108,883.24/519,252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,162.26

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