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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,099.20, 780,148.80 and 360,666.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,099.20, 780,148.80 and 360,666.90 is: 541,000.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,099.20 : 780,148.80 = 360,666.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,099.20/780,148.80 = 360,666.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,099.20x = 780,148.80 × 360,666.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,099.20x = 281,373,849,234.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,373,849,234.72/520,099.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,000.35

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