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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,012.80, 780,019.20 and 425,534.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,012.80, 780,019.20 and 425,534.40 is: 638,301.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,012.80 : 780,019.20 = 425,534.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,012.80/780,019.20 = 425,534.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,012.80x = 780,019.20 × 425,534.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,012.80x = 331,925,002,260.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,925,002,260.48/520,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,301.60

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