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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,768.57, 717,272.91 and 290,329.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,768.57, 717,272.91 and 290,329.05 is: 400,649.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,768.57 : 717,272.91 = 290,329.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,768.57/717,272.91 = 290,329.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,768.57x = 717,272.91 × 290,329.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,768.57x = 208,245,162,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,245,162,551.04/519,768.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,649.78

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