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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,416.56, 780,887.16 and 205,099.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,416.56, 780,887.16 and 205,099.76 is: 307,753.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,416.56 : 780,887.16 = 205,099.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,416.56/780,887.16 = 205,099.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,416.56x = 780,887.16 × 205,099.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,416.56x = 160,159,769,103.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,159,769,103.08/520,416.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,753.02

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