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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,004.61, 717,597.63 and 290,565.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,004.61, 717,597.63 and 290,565.63 is: 400,975.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,004.61 : 717,597.63 = 290,565.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,004.61/717,597.63 = 290,565.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,004.61x = 717,597.63 × 290,565.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,004.61x = 208,509,207,447.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,509,207,447.46/520,004.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,975.69

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