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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,027.70, 780,041.55 and 485,035.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,027.70, 780,041.55 and 485,035.70 is: 727,553.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,027.70 : 780,041.55 = 485,035.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,027.70/780,041.55 = 485,035.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,027.70x = 780,041.55 × 485,035.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,027.70x = 378,347,999,233.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,347,999,233.34/520,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,553.55

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