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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,767.58, 717,271.52 and 290,328.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,767.58, 717,271.52 and 290,328.06 is: 400,648.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,767.58 : 717,271.52 = 290,328.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,767.58/717,271.52 = 290,328.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,767.58x = 717,271.52 × 290,328.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,767.58x = 208,244,048,894.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,244,048,894.85/519,767.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,648.40

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