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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,063.90, 729,072.50 and 520,063.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,063.90, 729,072.50 and 520,063.90 is: 729,072.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,063.90 : 729,072.50 = 520,063.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,063.90/729,072.50 = 520,063.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,063.90x = 729,072.50 × 520,063.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,063.90x = 379,164,287,732.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,164,287,732.75/520,063.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,072.50

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