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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,020.70, 780,031.05 and 283,824.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,020.70, 780,031.05 and 283,824.70 is: 425,737.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,020.70 : 780,031.05 = 283,824.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,020.70/780,031.05 = 283,824.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,020.70x = 780,031.05 × 283,824.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,020.70x = 221,392,078,756.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,392,078,756.94/520,020.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,737.05

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