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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521,007.81, 719,029.47 and 291,588.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521,007.81, 719,029.47 and 291,588.13 is: 402,413.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521,007.81 : 719,029.47 = 291,588.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521,007.81/719,029.47 = 291,588.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521,007.81x = 719,029.47 × 291,588.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521,007.81x = 209,660,458,572.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,660,458,572.19/521,007.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,413.27

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