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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,031.65, 729,618.95 and 520,031.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,031.65, 729,618.95 and 520,031.65 is: 729,618.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,031.65 : 729,618.95 = 520,031.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,031.65/729,618.95 = 520,031.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,031.65x = 729,618.95 × 520,031.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,031.65x = 379,424,946,439.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,424,946,439.77/520,031.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,618.95

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