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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,755.28, 718,608.44 and 291,272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,755.28, 718,608.44 and 291,272.88 is: 401,937.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,755.28 : 718,608.44 = 291,272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,755.28/718,608.44 = 291,272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,755.28x = 718,608.44 × 291,272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,755.28x = 209,311,149,911.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,311,149,911.11/520,755.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,937.64

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