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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,036.30, 780,273.15 and 283,548.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,036.30, 780,273.15 and 283,548.70 is: 425,442.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,036.30 : 780,273.15 = 283,548.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,036.30/780,273.15 = 283,548.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,036.30x = 780,273.15 × 283,548.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,036.30x = 221,245,437,327.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,245,437,327.41/520,036.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,442.30

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