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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,333.33, 780,144.84 and 277,210.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,333.33, 780,144.84 and 277,210.75 is: 415,626.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,333.33 : 780,144.84 = 277,210.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,333.33/780,144.84 = 277,210.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,333.33x = 780,144.84 × 277,210.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,333.33x = 216,264,532,304.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,264,532,304.31/520,333.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,626.91

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