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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,778.60, 717,286.68 and 290,339.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,778.60, 717,286.68 and 290,339.08 is: 400,663.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,778.60 : 717,286.68 = 290,339.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,778.60/717,286.68 = 290,339.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,778.60x = 717,286.68 × 290,339.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,778.60x = 208,256,354,767.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,256,354,767.45/519,778.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,663.58

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