Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,072.40, 729,676 and 520,072.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 520,072.40, 729,676 and 520,072.40 is: 729,676
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,072.40 : 729,676 = 520,072.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,072.40/729,676 = 520,072.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,072.40x = 729,676 × 520,072.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,072.40x = 379,484,348,542.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 379,484,348,542.40/520,072.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729,676
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