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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,048.30, 780,072.45 and 126,064.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,048.30, 780,072.45 and 126,064.30 is: 189,096.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,048.30 : 780,072.45 = 126,064.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,048.30/780,072.45 = 126,064.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,048.30x = 780,072.45 × 126,064.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,048.30x = 98,339,287,358.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,339,287,358.54/520,048.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,096.45

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