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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,083.30, 780,124.95 and 220,512.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,083.30, 780,124.95 and 220,512.90 is: 330,769.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,083.30 : 780,124.95 = 220,512.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,083.30/780,124.95 = 220,512.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,083.30x = 780,124.95 × 220,512.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,083.30x = 172,027,615,086.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,027,615,086.86/520,083.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,769.35

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