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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,111.20, 778,666.80 and 282,915.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,111.20, 778,666.80 and 282,915.20 is: 424,372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,111.20 : 778,666.80 = 282,915.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,111.20/778,666.80 = 282,915.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,111.20x = 778,666.80 × 282,915.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,111.20x = 220,296,673,455.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,296,673,455.36/519,111.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,372.80

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