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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,425.92, 717,791.52 and 447,952.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,425.92, 717,791.52 and 447,952.16 is: 617,832.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,425.92 : 717,791.52 = 447,952.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,425.92/717,791.52 = 447,952.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,425.92x = 717,791.52 × 447,952.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,425.92x = 321,536,261,813.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,536,261,813.68/520,425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,832.91

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