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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,086.80, 727,188.40 and 520,086.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,086.80, 727,188.40 and 520,086.80 is: 727,188.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,086.80 : 727,188.40 = 520,086.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,086.80/727,188.40 = 520,086.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,086.80x = 727,188.40 × 520,086.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,086.80x = 378,201,087,953.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,201,087,953.12/520,086.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,188.40

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