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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,032.55, 778,882.43 and 426,720.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,032.55, 778,882.43 and 426,720.55 is: 639,123.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,032.55 : 778,882.43 = 426,720.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,032.55/778,882.43 = 426,720.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,032.55x = 778,882.43 × 426,720.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,032.55x = 332,365,136,781.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,365,136,781.33/520,032.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,123.72

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