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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,007.61, 717,601.77 and 290,568.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,007.61, 717,601.77 and 290,568.63 is: 400,979.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,007.61 : 717,601.77 = 290,568.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,007.61/717,601.77 = 290,568.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,007.61x = 717,601.77 × 290,568.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,007.61x = 208,512,563,194.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,512,563,194.48/520,007.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,979.83

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