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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,099.80, 780,149.70 and 270,749.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,099.80, 780,149.70 and 270,749.40 is: 406,124.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,099.80 : 780,149.70 = 270,749.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,099.80/780,149.70 = 270,749.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,099.80x = 780,149.70 × 270,749.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,099.80x = 211,225,063,185.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,225,063,185.18/520,099.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,124.10

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