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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,007.96, 779,439.44 and 340,019.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,007.96, 779,439.44 and 340,019.16 is: 509,654.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,007.96 : 779,439.44 = 340,019.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,007.96/779,439.44 = 340,019.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,007.96x = 779,439.44 × 340,019.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,007.96x = 265,024,343,659.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,024,343,659.67/520,007.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,654.40

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