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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,474.72, 778,552.38 and 488,588.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,474.72, 778,552.38 and 488,588.26 is: 730,855.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,474.72 : 778,552.38 = 488,588.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,474.72/778,552.38 = 488,588.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,474.72x = 778,552.38 × 488,588.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,474.72x = 380,391,552,663.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,391,552,663.06/520,474.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,855.00

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