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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,745.23, 717,240.84 and 290,305.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,745.23, 717,240.84 and 290,305.78 is: 400,617.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,745.23 : 717,240.84 = 290,305.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,745.23/717,240.84 = 290,305.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,745.23x = 717,240.84 × 290,305.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,745.23x = 208,219,161,504.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,219,161,504.06/519,745.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,617.74

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