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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,087.80, 780,714.90 and 402,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,087.80, 780,714.90 and 402,281.40 is: 603,873.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,087.80 : 780,714.90 = 402,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,087.80/780,714.90 = 402,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,087.80x = 780,714.90 × 402,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,087.80x = 314,067,082,972.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,067,082,972.86/520,087.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,873.20

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