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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,042.60, 780,063.90 and 431,396.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,042.60, 780,063.90 and 431,396.20 is: 647,094.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,042.60 : 780,063.90 = 431,396.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,042.60/780,063.90 = 431,396.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,042.60x = 780,063.90 × 431,396.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,042.60x = 336,516,602,217.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,516,602,217.18/520,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,094.30

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