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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521,666.80, 783,083.40 and 403,860.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521,666.80, 783,083.40 and 403,860.40 is: 606,242.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521,666.80 : 783,083.40 = 403,860.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521,666.80/783,083.40 = 403,860.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521,666.80x = 783,083.40 × 403,860.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521,666.80x = 316,256,375,157.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,256,375,157.36/521,666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,242.10

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