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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,666.84, 718,586.78 and 291,236.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,666.84, 718,586.78 and 291,236.87 is: 401,944.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,666.84 : 718,586.78 = 291,236.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,666.84/718,586.78 = 291,236.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,666.84x = 718,586.78 × 291,236.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,666.84x = 209,278,961,235.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,278,961,235.96/520,666.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,944.10

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