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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,244.70, 778,867.05 and 283,048.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,244.70, 778,867.05 and 283,048.70 is: 424,573.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,244.70 : 778,867.05 = 283,048.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,244.70/778,867.05 = 283,048.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,244.70x = 778,867.05 × 283,048.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,244.70x = 220,457,305,975.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,457,305,975.34/519,244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,573.05

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