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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,426.51, 720,956.70 and 293,034.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,426.51, 720,956.70 and 293,034.71 is: 404,392.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,426.51 : 720,956.70 = 293,034.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,426.51/720,956.70 = 293,034.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,426.51x = 720,956.70 × 293,034.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,426.51x = 211,265,339,309.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,265,339,309.45/522,426.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,392.46

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