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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,049.70, 780,074.55 and 295,323.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,049.70, 780,074.55 and 295,323.30 is: 442,984.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,049.70 : 780,074.55 = 295,323.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,049.70/780,074.55 = 295,323.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,049.70x = 780,074.55 × 295,323.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,049.70x = 230,374,190,352.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,374,190,352.02/520,049.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,984.95

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