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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,829.20, 779,743.80 and 283,633.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,829.20, 779,743.80 and 283,633.20 is: 425,449.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,829.20 : 779,743.80 = 283,633.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,829.20/779,743.80 = 283,633.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,829.20x = 779,743.80 × 283,633.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,829.20x = 221,161,229,174.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,161,229,174.16/519,829.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,449.80

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