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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,060.55, 778,924.42 and 426,748.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,060.55, 778,924.42 and 426,748.55 is: 639,165.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,060.55 : 778,924.42 = 426,748.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,060.55/778,924.42 = 426,748.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,060.55x = 778,924.42 × 426,748.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,060.55x = 332,404,866,794.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,404,866,794.59/520,060.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,165.70

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