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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,117.54, 717,752.01 and 290,676.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,117.54, 717,752.01 and 290,676.94 is: 401,128.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,117.54 : 717,752.01 = 290,676.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,117.54/717,752.01 = 290,676.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,117.54x = 717,752.01 × 290,676.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,117.54x = 208,633,957,945.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,633,957,945.65/520,117.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,128.48

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