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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,883.70, 779,825.55 and 283,687.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,883.70, 779,825.55 and 283,687.70 is: 425,531.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,883.70 : 779,825.55 = 283,687.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,883.70/779,825.55 = 283,687.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,883.70x = 779,825.55 × 283,687.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,883.70x = 221,226,916,680.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,226,916,680.74/519,883.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,531.55

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