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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,523.80, 778,896.90 and 283,133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,523.80, 778,896.90 and 283,133.40 is: 424,488.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,523.80 : 778,896.90 = 283,133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,523.80/778,896.90 = 283,133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,523.80x = 778,896.90 × 283,133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,523.80x = 220,531,727,546.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,531,727,546.46/519,523.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,488.21

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