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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,743.70, 779,615.55 and 283,547.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,743.70, 779,615.55 and 283,547.70 is: 425,321.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,743.70 : 779,615.55 = 283,547.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,743.70/779,615.55 = 283,547.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,743.70x = 779,615.55 × 283,547.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,743.70x = 221,058,196,086.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,058,196,086.74/519,743.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,321.55

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