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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,667.38, 718,501.35 and 294,317.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,667.38, 718,501.35 and 294,317.74 is: 406,147.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,667.38 : 718,501.35 = 294,317.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,667.38/718,501.35 = 294,317.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,667.38x = 718,501.35 × 294,317.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,667.38x = 211,467,693,518.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,467,693,518.95/520,667.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,147.38

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