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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,411.26, 718,164.72 and 290,968.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,411.26, 718,164.72 and 290,968.50 is: 401,534.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,411.26 : 718,164.72 = 290,968.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,411.26/718,164.72 = 290,968.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,411.26x = 718,164.72 × 290,968.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,411.26x = 208,963,311,331.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,963,311,331.32/520,411.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,534.95

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