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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521,221.93, 719,209.74 and 291,767.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521,221.93, 719,209.74 and 291,767.29 is: 402,596.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521,221.93 : 719,209.74 = 291,767.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521,221.93/719,209.74 = 291,767.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521,221.93x = 719,209.74 × 291,767.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521,221.93x = 209,841,876,781.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,841,876,781.41/521,221.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,596.02

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