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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,057.20, 780,085.80 and 283,861.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,057.20, 780,085.80 and 283,861.20 is: 425,791.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,057.20 : 780,085.80 = 283,861.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,057.20/780,085.80 = 283,861.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,057.20x = 780,085.80 × 283,861.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,057.20x = 221,436,091,290.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,436,091,290.96/520,057.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,791.80

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