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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,072.20, 780,108.30 and 283,876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,072.20, 780,108.30 and 283,876.20 is: 425,814.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,072.20 : 780,108.30 = 283,876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,072.20/780,108.30 = 283,876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,072.20x = 780,108.30 × 283,876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,072.20x = 221,454,179,792.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,454,179,792.46/520,072.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,814.30

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