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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,046.70, 780,070.05 and 485,054.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,046.70, 780,070.05 and 485,054.70 is: 727,582.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,046.70 : 780,070.05 = 485,054.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,046.70/780,070.05 = 485,054.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,046.70x = 780,070.05 × 485,054.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,046.70x = 378,376,644,081.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,376,644,081.74/520,046.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,582.05

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