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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,045.55, 778,901.92 and 426,733.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,045.55, 778,901.92 and 426,733.55 is: 639,143.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,045.55 : 778,901.92 = 426,733.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,045.55/778,901.92 = 426,733.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,045.55x = 778,901.92 × 426,733.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,045.55x = 332,383,581,423.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,383,581,423.42/520,045.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,143.21

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