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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,054.20, 780,081.30 and 283,858.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,054.20, 780,081.30 and 283,858.20 is: 425,787.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,054.20 : 780,081.30 = 283,858.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,054.20/780,081.30 = 283,858.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,054.20x = 780,081.30 × 283,858.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,054.20x = 221,432,473,671.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,432,473,671.66/520,054.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,787.30

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