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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,099.60, 780,149.40 and 450,115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,099.60, 780,149.40 and 450,115.60 is: 675,173.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,099.60 : 780,149.40 = 450,115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,099.60/780,149.40 = 450,115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,099.60x = 780,149.40 × 450,115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,099.60x = 351,157,415,270.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,157,415,270.64/520,099.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,173.40

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