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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,305.80, 781,041.90 and 402,499.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,305.80, 781,041.90 and 402,499.40 is: 604,200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,305.80 : 781,041.90 = 402,499.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,305.80/781,041.90 = 402,499.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,305.80x = 781,041.90 × 402,499.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,305.80x = 314,368,896,124.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,368,896,124.86/520,305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,200.25

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