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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,027.40, 780,116.70 and 220,507.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,027.40, 780,116.70 and 220,507.40 is: 330,793.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,027.40 : 780,116.70 = 220,507.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,027.40/780,116.70 = 220,507.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,027.40x = 780,116.70 × 220,507.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,027.40x = 172,021,505,213.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,021,505,213.58/520,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,793.16

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