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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,175.08, 718,150.98 and 329,352.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,175.08, 718,150.98 and 329,352.04 is: 454,701.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,175.08 : 718,150.98 = 329,352.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,175.08/718,150.98 = 329,352.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,175.08x = 718,150.98 × 329,352.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,175.08x = 236,524,490,291.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,524,490,291.00/520,175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,701.69

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