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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,239.20, 778,858.80 and 283,043.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,239.20, 778,858.80 and 283,043.20 is: 424,564.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,239.20 : 778,858.80 = 283,043.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,239.20/778,858.80 = 283,043.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,239.20x = 778,858.80 × 283,043.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,239.20x = 220,450,687,100.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,450,687,100.16/519,239.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,564.80

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