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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,230.20, 778,845.30 and 283,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,230.20, 778,845.30 and 283,034.20 is: 424,551.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,230.20 : 778,845.30 = 283,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,230.20/778,845.30 = 283,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,230.20x = 778,845.30 × 283,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,230.20x = 220,439,856,409.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,439,856,409.26/519,230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,551.30

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