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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,690.24, 717,048.48 and 358,493.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,690.24, 717,048.48 and 358,493.76 is: 494,635.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,690.24 : 717,048.48 = 358,493.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,690.24/717,048.48 = 358,493.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,690.24x = 717,048.48 × 358,493.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,690.24x = 257,057,405,697.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,057,405,697.49/519,690.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,635.82

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