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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,525.70, 780,852.81 and 254,084.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,525.70, 780,852.81 and 254,084.86 is: 381,158.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,525.70 : 780,852.81 = 254,084.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,525.70/780,852.81 = 254,084.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,525.70x = 780,852.81 × 254,084.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,525.70x = 198,402,876,909.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,402,876,909.46/520,525.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,158.66

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