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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,930.40, 1,283,895.60 and 520,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,930.40, 1,283,895.60 and 520,007.20 is: 780,010.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,930.40 : 1,283,895.60 = 520,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,930.40/1,283,895.60 = 520,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,930.40x = 1,283,895.60 × 520,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,930.40x = 667,634,956,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,634,956,048.32/855,930.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,010.80

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