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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,321.24, 780,463.86 and 220,609.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,321.24, 780,463.86 and 220,609.08 is: 330,905.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,321.24 : 780,463.86 = 220,609.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,321.24/780,463.86 = 220,609.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,321.24x = 780,463.86 × 220,609.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,321.24x = 172,177,414,127.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,177,414,127.85/520,321.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,905.99

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