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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,419.39, 716,834.95 and 290,021.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,419.39, 716,834.95 and 290,021.78 is: 400,250.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,419.39 : 716,834.95 = 290,021.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,419.39/716,834.95 = 290,021.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,419.39x = 716,834.95 × 290,021.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,419.39x = 207,897,749,232.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,897,749,232.24/519,419.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,250.27

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