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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,057.70, 780,086.55 and 204,524.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,057.70, 780,086.55 and 204,524.90 is: 306,787.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,057.70 : 780,086.55 = 204,524.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,057.70/780,086.55 = 204,524.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,057.70x = 780,086.55 × 204,524.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,057.70x = 159,547,123,630.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,547,123,630.10/520,057.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,787.35

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