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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,868.94, 717,396.48 and 290,425.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,868.94, 717,396.48 and 290,425.23 is: 400,774.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,868.94 : 717,396.48 = 290,425.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,868.94/717,396.48 = 290,425.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,868.94x = 717,396.48 × 290,425.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,868.94x = 208,350,037,705.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,350,037,705.19/519,868.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,774.16

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