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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,063.70, 780,095.55 and 204,530.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,063.70, 780,095.55 and 204,530.90 is: 306,796.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,063.70 : 780,095.55 = 204,530.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,063.70/780,095.55 = 204,530.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,063.70x = 780,095.55 × 204,530.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,063.70x = 159,553,644,927.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,553,644,927.50/520,063.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,796.35

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