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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,962.24, 780,912 and 205,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,962.24, 780,912 and 205,291.20 is: 307,727.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,962.24 : 780,912 = 205,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,962.24/780,912 = 205,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,962.24x = 780,912 × 205,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,962.24x = 160,314,361,574.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,314,361,574.40/520,962.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,727.41

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