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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,120.80, 727,236 and 520,120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,120.80, 727,236 and 520,120.80 is: 727,236

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,120.80 : 727,236 = 520,120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,120.80/727,236 = 520,120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,120.80x = 727,236 × 520,120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,120.80x = 378,250,570,108.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,250,570,108.80/520,120.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,236

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