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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,738.06, 717,926.88 and 418,146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,738.06, 717,926.88 and 418,146.24 is: 577,595.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,738.06 : 717,926.88 = 418,146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,738.06/717,926.88 = 418,146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,738.06x = 717,926.88 × 418,146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,738.06x = 300,198,425,466.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,198,425,466.93/519,738.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,595.62

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