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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,271.52, 780,048.68 and 204,764.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,271.52, 780,048.68 and 204,764.64 is: 307,005.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,271.52 : 780,048.68 = 204,764.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,271.52/780,048.68 = 204,764.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,271.52x = 780,048.68 × 204,764.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,271.52x = 159,726,387,142.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,726,387,142.68/520,271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,005.82

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