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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,538.69, 718,329.89 and 287,974.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,538.69, 718,329.89 and 287,974.21 is: 397,396.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,538.69 : 718,329.89 = 287,974.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,538.69/718,329.89 = 287,974.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,538.69x = 718,329.89 × 287,974.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,538.69x = 206,860,481,516.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,860,481,516.25/520,538.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,396.94

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