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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,039.30, 778,892.55 and 426,727.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,039.30, 778,892.55 and 426,727.30 is: 639,133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,039.30 : 778,892.55 = 426,727.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,039.30/778,892.55 = 426,727.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,039.30x = 778,892.55 × 426,727.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,039.30x = 332,374,714,851.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,374,714,851.62/520,039.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,133.84

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