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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,221.80, 780,332.70 and 489,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,221.80, 780,332.70 and 489,117.80 is: 733,676.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,221.80 : 780,332.70 = 489,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,221.80/780,332.70 = 489,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,221.80x = 780,332.70 × 489,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,221.80x = 381,674,613,492.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,674,613,492.06/520,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,676.70

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