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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,521.80, 778,893.90 and 283,131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,521.80, 778,893.90 and 283,131.40 is: 424,485.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,521.80 : 778,893.90 = 283,131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,521.80/778,893.90 = 283,131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,521.80x = 778,893.90 × 283,131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,521.80x = 220,529,320,358.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,529,320,358.46/519,521.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,485.21

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