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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,084.70, 780,127.05 and 268,142.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,084.70, 780,127.05 and 268,142.30 is: 402,213.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,084.70 : 780,127.05 = 268,142.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,084.70/780,127.05 = 268,142.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,084.70x = 780,127.05 × 268,142.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,084.70x = 209,185,061,479.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,185,061,479.22/520,084.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,213.45

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