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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,095.80, 780,143.70 and 401,997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,095.80, 780,143.70 and 401,997.80 is: 602,996.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,095.80 : 780,143.70 = 401,997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,095.80/780,143.70 = 401,997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,095.80x = 780,143.70 × 401,997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,095.80x = 313,616,051,083.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,616,051,083.86/520,095.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,996.70

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