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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,028.80, 780,043.20 and 425,550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,028.80, 780,043.20 and 425,550.40 is: 638,325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,028.80 : 780,043.20 = 425,550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,028.80/780,043.20 = 425,550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,028.80x = 780,043.20 × 425,550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,028.80x = 331,947,695,777.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,947,695,777.28/520,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,325.60

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