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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,048.40, 780,148.20 and 220,528.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,048.40, 780,148.20 and 220,528.40 is: 330,824.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,048.40 : 780,148.20 = 220,528.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,048.40/780,148.20 = 220,528.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,048.40x = 780,148.20 × 220,528.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,048.40x = 172,044,834,308.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,044,834,308.88/520,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,824.66

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