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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,330.14, 718,069.59 and 293,970.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,330.14, 718,069.59 and 293,970.78 is: 405,687.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,330.14 : 718,069.59 = 293,970.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,330.14/718,069.59 = 293,970.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,330.14x = 718,069.59 × 293,970.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,330.14x = 211,091,477,466.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,091,477,466.58/520,330.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,687.58

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