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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,162.80, 780,244.20 and 270,812.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,162.80, 780,244.20 and 270,812.40 is: 406,218.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,162.80 : 780,244.20 = 270,812.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,162.80/780,244.20 = 270,812.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,162.80x = 780,244.20 × 270,812.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,162.80x = 211,299,804,388.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,299,804,388.08/520,162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,218.60

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