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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,095.10, 780,142.65 and 254,026.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,095.10, 780,142.65 and 254,026.30 is: 381,039.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,095.10 : 780,142.65 = 254,026.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,095.10/780,142.65 = 254,026.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,095.10x = 780,142.65 × 254,026.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,095.10x = 198,176,750,851.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,176,750,851.70/520,095.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,039.45

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