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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,477.44, 718,260.17 and 291,043.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,477.44, 718,260.17 and 291,043.05 is: 401,640.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,477.44 : 718,260.17 = 291,043.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,477.44/718,260.17 = 291,043.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,477.44x = 718,260.17 × 291,043.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,477.44x = 209,044,630,570.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,044,630,570.32/520,477.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,640.14

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