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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,750.87, 717,248.63 and 290,311.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,750.87, 717,248.63 and 290,311.42 is: 400,625.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,750.87 : 717,248.63 = 290,311.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,750.87/717,248.63 = 290,311.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,750.87x = 717,248.63 × 290,311.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,750.87x = 208,225,468,268.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,225,468,268.36/519,750.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,625.53

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