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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521,169.69, 719,226.35 and 291,721.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521,169.69, 719,226.35 and 291,721.27 is: 402,582.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521,169.69 : 719,226.35 = 291,721.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521,169.69/719,226.35 = 291,721.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521,169.69x = 719,226.35 × 291,721.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521,169.69x = 209,813,624,239.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,813,624,239.47/521,169.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,582.17

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