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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,078.60, 780,117.90 and 254,009.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,078.60, 780,117.90 and 254,009.80 is: 381,014.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,078.60 : 780,117.90 = 254,009.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,078.60/780,117.90 = 254,009.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,078.60x = 780,117.90 × 254,009.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,078.60x = 198,157,591,755.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,157,591,755.42/520,078.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,014.70

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