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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,639.52, 781,682.06 and 268,100.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,639.52, 781,682.06 and 268,100.55 is: 402,523.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,639.52 : 781,682.06 = 268,100.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,639.52/781,682.06 = 268,100.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,639.52x = 781,682.06 × 268,100.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,639.52x = 209,569,390,881.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,569,390,881.38/520,639.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,523.02

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