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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,695.12, 718,625.74 and 291,265.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,695.12, 718,625.74 and 291,265.15 is: 401,983.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,695.12 : 718,625.74 = 291,265.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,695.12/718,625.74 = 291,265.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,695.12x = 718,625.74 × 291,265.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,695.12x = 209,310,628,905.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,310,628,905.51/520,695.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,983.09

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