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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,970.38, 718,969.26 and 291,525.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,970.38, 718,969.26 and 291,525.66 is: 402,322.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,970.38 : 718,969.26 = 291,525.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,970.38/718,969.26 = 291,525.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,970.38x = 718,969.26 × 291,525.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,970.38x = 209,597,988,041.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,597,988,041.21/520,970.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,322.27

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