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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,057.55, 778,919.92 and 426,745.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,057.55, 778,919.92 and 426,745.55 is: 639,161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,057.55 : 778,919.92 = 426,745.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,057.55/778,919.92 = 426,745.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,057.55x = 778,919.92 × 426,745.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,057.55x = 332,400,609,666.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,400,609,666.36/520,057.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,161.20

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