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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,042.80, 778,897.80 and 426,730.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,042.80, 778,897.80 and 426,730.80 is: 639,139.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,042.80 : 778,897.80 = 426,730.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,042.80/778,897.80 = 426,730.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,042.80x = 778,897.80 × 426,730.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,042.80x = 332,379,681,312.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,379,681,312.24/520,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,139.09

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