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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,028.80, 780,261.90 and 283,541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,028.80, 780,261.90 and 283,541.20 is: 425,431.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,028.80 : 780,261.90 = 283,541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,028.80/780,261.90 = 283,541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,028.80x = 780,261.90 × 283,541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,028.80x = 221,236,395,440.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,236,395,440.28/520,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,431.04

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