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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,740.70, 779,611.05 and 283,544.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,740.70, 779,611.05 and 283,544.70 is: 425,317.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,740.70 : 779,611.05 = 283,544.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,740.70/779,611.05 = 283,544.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,740.70x = 779,611.05 × 283,544.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,740.70x = 221,054,581,288.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,054,581,288.94/519,740.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,317.05

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