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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,213.70, 778,820.55 and 283,017.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,213.70, 778,820.55 and 283,017.70 is: 424,526.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,213.70 : 778,820.55 = 283,017.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,213.70/778,820.55 = 283,017.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,213.70x = 778,820.55 × 283,017.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,213.70x = 220,420,000,773.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,420,000,773.74/519,213.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,526.55

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