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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,034.55, 778,885.42 and 426,722.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,034.55, 778,885.42 and 426,722.55 is: 639,126.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,034.55 : 778,885.42 = 426,722.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,034.55/778,885.42 = 426,722.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,034.55x = 778,885.42 × 426,722.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,034.55x = 332,367,972,580.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,367,972,580.22/520,034.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,126.71

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