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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,024.80, 780,255.90 and 283,537.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,024.80, 780,255.90 and 283,537.20 is: 425,425.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,024.80 : 780,255.90 = 283,537.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,024.80/780,255.90 = 283,537.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,024.80x = 780,255.90 × 283,537.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,024.80x = 221,231,573,169.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,231,573,169.48/520,024.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,425.04

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