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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,469.31, 718,248.96 and 291,034.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,469.31, 718,248.96 and 291,034.92 is: 401,628.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,469.31 : 718,248.96 = 291,034.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,469.31/718,248.96 = 291,034.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,469.31x = 718,248.96 × 291,034.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,469.31x = 209,035,528,613.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,035,528,613.68/520,469.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,628.92

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