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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,765.57, 717,268.77 and 290,326.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,765.57, 717,268.77 and 290,326.05 is: 400,645.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,765.57 : 717,268.77 = 290,326.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,765.57/717,268.77 = 290,326.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,765.57x = 717,268.77 × 290,326.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,765.57x = 208,241,808,782.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,241,808,782.46/519,765.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,645.64

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