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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,042.90, 780,064.35 and 455,761.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,042.90, 780,064.35 and 455,761.30 is: 683,641.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,042.90 : 780,064.35 = 455,761.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,042.90/780,064.35 = 455,761.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,042.90x = 780,064.35 × 455,761.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,042.90x = 355,523,142,239.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,523,142,239.66/520,042.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,641.95

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