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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,078.70, 780,118.05 and 520,078.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,078.70, 780,118.05 and 520,078.70 is: 780,118.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,078.70 : 780,118.05 = 520,078.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,078.70/780,118.05 = 520,078.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,078.70x = 780,118.05 × 520,078.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,078.70x = 405,722,781,290.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,722,781,290.54/520,078.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,118.05

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