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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,022.60, 780,033.90 and 425,544.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,022.60, 780,033.90 and 425,544.20 is: 638,316.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,022.60 : 780,033.90 = 425,544.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,022.60/780,033.90 = 425,544.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,022.60x = 780,033.90 × 425,544.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,022.60x = 331,938,901,948.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,938,901,948.38/520,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,316.30

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