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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,683.41, 718,609.66 and 291,253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,683.41, 718,609.66 and 291,253.46 is: 401,966.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,683.41 : 718,609.66 = 291,253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,683.41/718,609.66 = 291,253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,683.41x = 718,609.66 × 291,253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,683.41x = 209,297,545,543.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,297,545,543.24/520,683.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,966.99

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