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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,034.80, 780,270.90 and 283,547.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,034.80, 780,270.90 and 283,547.20 is: 425,440.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,034.80 : 780,270.90 = 283,547.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,034.80/780,270.90 = 283,547.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,034.80x = 780,270.90 × 283,547.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,034.80x = 221,243,628,936.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,243,628,936.48/520,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,440.05

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