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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,535.70, 780,803.55 and 402,437.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,535.70, 780,803.55 and 402,437.70 is: 603,656.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,535.70 : 780,803.55 = 402,437.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,535.70/780,803.55 = 402,437.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,535.70x = 780,803.55 × 402,437.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,535.70x = 314,224,784,813.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,224,784,813.84/520,535.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,656.55

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