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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,571.40, 801,801.90 and 520,019.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,571.40, 801,801.90 and 520,019.40 is: 778,519.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,571.40 : 801,801.90 = 520,019.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,571.40/801,801.90 = 520,019.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,571.40x = 801,801.90 × 520,019.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,571.40x = 416,952,542,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,952,542,956.86/535,571.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,519.06

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