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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,055.90, 780,083.85 and 455,774.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,055.90, 780,083.85 and 455,774.30 is: 683,661.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,055.90 : 780,083.85 = 455,774.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,055.90/780,083.85 = 455,774.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,055.90x = 780,083.85 × 455,774.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,055.90x = 355,542,170,675.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,542,170,675.06/520,055.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,661.45

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