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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,131.40, 780,197.10 and 319,802.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,131.40, 780,197.10 and 319,802.20 is: 479,703.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,131.40 : 780,197.10 = 319,802.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,131.40/780,197.10 = 319,802.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,131.40x = 780,197.10 × 319,802.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,131.40x = 249,508,749,013.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,508,749,013.62/520,131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,703.30

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