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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,861.66, 780,084.09 and 283,220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,861.66, 780,084.09 and 283,220.94 is: 424,990.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,861.66 : 780,084.09 = 283,220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,861.66/780,084.09 = 283,220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,861.66x = 780,084.09 × 283,220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,861.66x = 220,936,149,248.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,936,149,248.85/519,861.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,990.27

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