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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,015.10, 780,022.65 and 450,031.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,015.10, 780,022.65 and 450,031.10 is: 675,046.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,015.10 : 780,022.65 = 450,031.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,015.10/780,022.65 = 450,031.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,015.10x = 780,022.65 × 450,031.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,015.10x = 351,034,451,204.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,034,451,204.42/520,015.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,046.65

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