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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,562.01, 718,371.52 and 291,119.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,562.01, 718,371.52 and 291,119.65 is: 401,742.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,562.01 : 718,371.52 = 291,119.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,562.01/718,371.52 = 291,119.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,562.01x = 718,371.52 × 291,119.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,562.01x = 209,132,065,472.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,132,065,472.37/520,562.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,742.85

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