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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,886.20, 779,829.30 and 283,690.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,886.20, 779,829.30 and 283,690.20 is: 425,535.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,886.20 : 779,829.30 = 283,690.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,886.20/779,829.30 = 283,690.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,886.20x = 779,829.30 × 283,690.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,886.20x = 221,229,930,082.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,229,930,082.86/519,886.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,535.30

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