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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,050.30, 778,909.05 and 426,738.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,050.30, 778,909.05 and 426,738.30 is: 639,150.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,050.30 : 778,909.05 = 426,738.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,050.30/778,909.05 = 426,738.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,050.30x = 778,909.05 × 426,738.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,050.30x = 332,390,323,851.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,390,323,851.62/520,050.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,150.34

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