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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,055.40, 780,158.70 and 220,535.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,055.40, 780,158.70 and 220,535.40 is: 330,835.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,055.40 : 780,158.70 = 220,535.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,055.40/780,158.70 = 220,535.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,055.40x = 780,158.70 × 220,535.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,055.40x = 172,052,610,967.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,052,610,967.98/520,055.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,835.16

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