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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,761.53, 718,622.00 and 291,274.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,761.53, 718,622.00 and 291,274.49 is: 401,942.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,761.53 : 718,622.00 = 291,274.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,761.53/718,622.00 = 291,274.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,761.53x = 718,622.00 × 291,274.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,761.53x = 209,316,251,503.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,316,251,503.30/520,761.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,942.62

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