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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,048.10, 780,072.15 and 441,316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,048.10, 780,072.15 and 441,316.10 is: 661,974.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,048.10 : 780,072.15 = 441,316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,048.10/780,072.15 = 441,316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,048.10x = 780,072.15 × 441,316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,048.10x = 344,258,398,956.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,258,398,956.62/520,048.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,974.15

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