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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,161, 717,880.59 and 293,821.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,161, 717,880.59 and 293,821.08 is: 405,506.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,161 : 717,880.59 = 293,821.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,161/717,880.59 = 293,821.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,161x = 717,880.59 × 293,821.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,161x = 210,928,450,264.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,928,450,264.84/520,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,506.08

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