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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,087.70, 780,131.55 and 268,145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,087.70, 780,131.55 and 268,145.30 is: 402,217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,087.70 : 780,131.55 = 268,145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,087.70/780,131.55 = 268,145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,087.70x = 780,131.55 × 268,145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,087.70x = 209,188,608,514.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,188,608,514.22/520,087.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,217.95

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