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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,764.44, 718,691.10 and 291,397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,764.44, 718,691.10 and 291,397.28 is: 402,148.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,764.44 : 718,691.10 = 291,397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,764.44/718,691.10 = 291,397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,764.44x = 718,691.10 × 291,397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,764.44x = 209,424,631,700.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,424,631,700.21/520,764.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,148.49

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