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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,029.80, 780,263.40 and 283,542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,029.80, 780,263.40 and 283,542.20 is: 425,432.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,029.80 : 780,263.40 = 283,542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,029.80/780,263.40 = 283,542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,029.80x = 780,263.40 × 283,542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,029.80x = 221,237,601,015.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,237,601,015.48/520,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,432.54

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