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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,088.90, 778,966.95 and 520,088.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,088.90, 778,966.95 and 520,088.90 is: 778,966.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,088.90 : 778,966.95 = 520,088.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,088.90/778,966.95 = 520,088.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,088.90x = 778,966.95 × 520,088.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,088.90x = 405,132,064,161.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,132,064,161.86/520,088.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,966.95

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