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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,095.15, 780,142.73 and 520,095.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,095.15, 780,142.73 and 520,095.15 is: 780,142.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,095.15 : 780,142.73 = 520,095.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,095.15/780,142.73 = 520,095.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,095.15x = 780,142.73 × 520,095.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,095.15x = 405,748,450,180.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,748,450,180.76/520,095.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,142.73

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