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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,059.20, 780,114.40 and 271,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,059.20, 780,114.40 and 271,227.20 is: 406,854.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,059.20 : 780,114.40 = 271,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,059.20/780,114.40 = 271,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,059.20x = 780,114.40 × 271,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,059.20x = 211,588,244,391.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,588,244,391.68/520,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,854.15

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