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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,533.54, 777,785.73 and 283,365.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,533.54, 777,785.73 and 283,365.46 is: 425,040.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,533.54 : 777,785.73 = 283,365.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,533.54/777,785.73 = 283,365.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,533.54x = 777,785.73 × 283,365.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,533.54x = 220,397,611,162.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,397,611,162.89/518,533.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,040.22

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