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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,095.30, 780,142.95 and 270,744.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,095.30, 780,142.95 and 270,744.90 is: 406,117.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,095.30 : 780,142.95 = 270,744.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,095.30/780,142.95 = 270,744.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,095.30x = 780,142.95 × 270,744.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,095.30x = 211,219,724,983.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,219,724,983.46/520,095.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,117.35

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