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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,155.40, 780,233.10 and 333,531.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,155.40, 780,233.10 and 333,531.40 is: 500,297.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,155.40 : 780,233.10 = 333,531.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,155.40/780,233.10 = 333,531.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,155.40x = 780,233.10 × 333,531.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,155.40x = 260,232,238,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,232,238,169.34/520,155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,297.10

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