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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,752.81, 718,604.94 and 291,270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,752.81, 718,604.94 and 291,270.36 is: 401,934.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,752.81 : 718,604.94 = 291,270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,752.81/718,604.94 = 291,270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,752.81x = 718,604.94 × 291,270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,752.81x = 209,308,319,571.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,308,319,571.58/520,752.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,934.11

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