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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,592.84, 716,974.89 and 290,162.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,592.84, 716,974.89 and 290,162.87 is: 400,389.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,592.84 : 716,974.89 = 290,162.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,592.84/716,974.89 = 290,162.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,592.84x = 716,974.89 × 290,162.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,592.84x = 208,039,495,481.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,039,495,481.16/519,592.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,389.46

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