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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,546.94, 718,349.78 and 291,101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,546.94, 718,349.78 and 291,101.64 is: 401,717.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,546.94 : 718,349.78 = 291,101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,546.94/718,349.78 = 291,101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,546.94x = 718,349.78 × 291,101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,546.94x = 209,112,799,051.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,112,799,051.64/520,546.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,717.47

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