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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,063.40, 729,071.80 and 520,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,063.40, 729,071.80 and 520,063.40 is: 729,071.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,063.40 : 729,071.80 = 520,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,063.40/729,071.80 = 520,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,063.40x = 729,071.80 × 520,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,063.40x = 379,163,559,152.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,163,559,152.12/520,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,071.80

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