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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,057.80, 780,086.70 and 220,487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,057.80, 780,086.70 and 220,487.40 is: 330,731.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,057.80 : 780,086.70 = 220,487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,057.80/780,086.70 = 220,487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,057.80x = 780,086.70 × 220,487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,057.80x = 171,999,288,257.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,999,288,257.58/520,057.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,731.10

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