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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,155.34, 717,753.83 and 290,713.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,155.34, 717,753.83 and 290,713.07 is: 401,150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,155.34 : 717,753.83 = 290,713.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,155.34/717,753.83 = 290,713.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,155.34x = 717,753.83 × 290,713.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,155.34x = 208,660,419,764.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,660,419,764.38/520,155.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,150.20

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