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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,666.38, 718,499.97 and 294,316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,666.38, 718,499.97 and 294,316.74 is: 406,146.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,666.38 : 718,499.97 = 294,316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,666.38/718,499.97 = 294,316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,666.38x = 718,499.97 × 294,316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,666.38x = 211,466,568,860.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,466,568,860.50/520,666.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,146.00

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