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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,887.70, 779,831.55 and 283,691.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,887.70, 779,831.55 and 283,691.70 is: 425,537.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,887.70 : 779,831.55 = 283,691.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,887.70/779,831.55 = 283,691.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,887.70x = 779,831.55 × 283,691.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,887.70x = 221,231,738,133.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,231,738,133.14/519,887.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,537.55

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