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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,783.36, 718,003.11 and 391,690.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,783.36, 718,003.11 and 391,690.09 is: 541,061.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,783.36 : 718,003.11 = 391,690.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,783.36/718,003.11 = 391,690.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,783.36x = 718,003.11 × 391,690.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,783.36x = 281,234,699,022.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,234,699,022.72/519,783.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,061.37

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