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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,072.55, 780,692.03 and 402,266.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,072.55, 780,692.03 and 402,266.15 is: 603,850.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,072.55 : 780,692.03 = 402,266.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,072.55/780,692.03 = 402,266.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,072.55x = 780,692.03 × 402,266.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,072.55x = 314,045,975,232.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,045,975,232.45/520,072.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,850.32

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