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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,087.30, 780,130.95 and 270,736.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,087.30, 780,130.95 and 270,736.90 is: 406,105.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,087.30 : 780,130.95 = 270,736.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,087.30/780,130.95 = 270,736.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,087.30x = 780,130.95 × 270,736.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,087.30x = 211,210,234,997.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,210,234,997.06/520,087.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,105.35

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