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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,664.01, 717,207.51 and 290,235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,664.01, 717,207.51 and 290,235.40 is: 400,564.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,664.01 : 717,207.51 = 290,235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,664.01/717,207.51 = 290,235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,664.01x = 717,207.51 × 290,235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,664.01x = 208,159,011,877.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,159,011,877.51/519,664.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,564.61

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