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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,199.40, 780,299.10 and 333,575.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,199.40, 780,299.10 and 333,575.40 is: 500,363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,199.40 : 780,299.10 = 333,575.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,199.40/780,299.10 = 333,575.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,199.40x = 780,299.10 × 333,575.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,199.40x = 260,288,584,402.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,288,584,402.14/520,199.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,363.10

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