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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,038.30, 780,276.15 and 283,550.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,038.30, 780,276.15 and 283,550.70 is: 425,445.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,038.30 : 780,276.15 = 283,550.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,038.30/780,276.15 = 283,550.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,038.30x = 780,276.15 × 283,550.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,038.30x = 221,247,848,525.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,247,848,525.81/520,038.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,445.30

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