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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,908.60, 780,779.70 and 268,091.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,908.60, 780,779.70 and 268,091.40 is: 401,836.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,908.60 : 780,779.70 = 268,091.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,908.60/780,779.70 = 268,091.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,908.60x = 780,779.70 × 268,091.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,908.60x = 209,320,322,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,320,322,864.58/520,908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,836.95

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