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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,271.30, 779,125.65 and 282,783.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,271.30, 779,125.65 and 282,783.70 is: 424,294.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,271.30 : 779,125.65 = 282,783.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,271.30/779,125.65 = 282,783.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,271.30x = 779,125.65 × 282,783.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,271.30x = 220,324,034,071.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,324,034,071.91/519,271.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,294.65

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