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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,786.68, 718,007.70 and 391,693.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,786.68, 718,007.70 and 391,693.41 is: 541,065.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,786.68 : 718,007.70 = 391,693.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,786.68/718,007.70 = 391,693.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,786.68x = 718,007.70 × 391,693.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,786.68x = 281,238,882,460.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,238,882,460.79/519,786.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,065.97

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