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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,635.66, 718,471.80 and 291,190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,635.66, 718,471.80 and 291,190.20 is: 401,839.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,635.66 : 718,471.80 = 291,190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,635.66/718,471.80 = 291,190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,635.66x = 718,471.80 × 291,190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,635.66x = 209,211,947,136.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,211,947,136.36/520,635.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,839.45

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