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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,096.30, 780,144.45 and 425,617.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,096.30, 780,144.45 and 425,617.90 is: 638,426.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,096.30 : 780,144.45 = 425,617.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,096.30/780,144.45 = 425,617.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,096.30x = 780,144.45 × 425,617.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,096.30x = 332,043,442,505.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,043,442,505.66/520,096.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,426.85

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