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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,777.52, 718,638.92 and 291,294.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,777.52, 718,638.92 and 291,294.96 is: 401,967.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,777.52 : 718,638.92 = 291,294.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,777.52/718,638.92 = 291,294.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,777.52x = 718,638.92 × 291,294.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,777.52x = 209,335,895,455.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,335,895,455.84/520,777.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,967.99

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