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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,029.20, 780,043.80 and 283,833.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,029.20, 780,043.80 and 283,833.20 is: 425,749.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,029.20 : 780,043.80 = 283,833.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,029.20/780,043.80 = 283,833.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,029.20x = 780,043.80 × 283,833.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,029.20x = 221,402,327,894.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,402,327,894.16/520,029.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,749.80

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