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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,096.80, 778,978.80 and 426,784.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,096.80, 778,978.80 and 426,784.80 is: 639,220.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,096.80 : 778,978.80 = 426,784.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,096.80/778,978.80 = 426,784.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,096.80x = 778,978.80 × 426,784.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,096.80x = 332,456,311,362.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,456,311,362.24/520,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,220.07

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