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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,086.70, 780,130.05 and 470,320.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,086.70, 780,130.05 and 470,320.30 is: 705,480.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,086.70 : 780,130.05 = 470,320.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,086.70/780,130.05 = 470,320.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,086.70x = 780,130.05 × 470,320.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,086.70x = 366,910,999,155.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,910,999,155.02/520,086.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,480.45

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