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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,033.60, 780,050.40 and 450,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,033.60, 780,050.40 and 450,049.60 is: 675,074.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,033.60 : 780,050.40 = 450,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,033.60/780,050.40 = 450,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,033.60x = 780,050.40 × 450,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,033.60x = 351,061,370,499.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,061,370,499.84/520,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,074.40

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