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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,049.55, 778,907.92 and 426,737.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,049.55, 778,907.92 and 426,737.55 is: 639,149.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,049.55 : 778,907.92 = 426,737.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,049.55/778,907.92 = 426,737.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,049.55x = 778,907.92 × 426,737.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,049.55x = 332,389,257,456.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,389,257,456.40/520,049.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,149.21

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