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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,337.14, 718,079.25 and 293,977.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,337.14, 718,079.25 and 293,977.78 is: 405,697.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,337.14 : 718,079.25 = 293,977.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,337.14/718,079.25 = 293,977.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,337.14x = 718,079.25 × 293,977.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,337.14x = 211,099,343,779.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,099,343,779.07/520,337.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,697.24

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