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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,446.71, 716,831.53 and 289,989.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,446.71, 716,831.53 and 289,989.30 is: 400,182.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,446.71 : 716,831.53 = 289,989.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,446.71/716,831.53 = 289,989.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,446.71x = 716,831.53 × 289,989.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,446.71x = 207,873,473,602.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,873,473,602.63/519,446.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,182.48

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