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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,021.70, 780,032.55 and 485,029.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,021.70, 780,032.55 and 485,029.70 is: 727,544.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,021.70 : 780,032.55 = 485,029.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,021.70/780,032.55 = 485,029.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,021.70x = 780,032.55 × 485,029.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,021.70x = 378,338,953,716.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,338,953,716.74/520,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,544.55

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