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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,027.96, 780,119.70 and 220,509.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,027.96, 780,119.70 and 220,509.40 is: 330,797.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,027.96 : 780,119.70 = 220,509.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,027.96/780,119.70 = 220,509.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,027.96x = 780,119.70 × 220,509.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,027.96x = 172,023,726,975.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,023,726,975.18/520,027.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,797.07

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