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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,422.56, 780,896.16 and 205,105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,422.56, 780,896.16 and 205,105.76 is: 307,762.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,422.56 : 780,896.16 = 205,105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,422.56/780,896.16 = 205,105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,422.56x = 780,896.16 × 205,105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,422.56x = 160,166,300,377.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,166,300,377.88/520,422.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,762.02

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