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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,043.40, 780,140.70 and 220,523.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,043.40, 780,140.70 and 220,523.40 is: 330,817.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,043.40 : 780,140.70 = 220,523.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,043.40/780,140.70 = 220,523.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,043.40x = 780,140.70 × 220,523.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,043.40x = 172,039,279,642.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,039,279,642.38/520,043.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,817.16

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