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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,858.66, 780,079.59 and 283,217.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,858.66, 780,079.59 and 283,217.97 is: 424,985.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,858.66 : 780,079.59 = 283,217.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,858.66/780,079.59 = 283,217.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,858.66x = 780,079.59 × 283,217.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,858.66x = 220,932,557,918.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,932,557,918.23/519,858.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,985.82

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