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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,083.70, 780,125.55 and 283,887.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,083.70, 780,125.55 and 283,887.70 is: 425,831.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,083.70 : 780,125.55 = 283,887.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,083.70/780,125.55 = 283,887.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,083.70x = 780,125.55 × 283,887.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,083.70x = 221,468,048,100.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,468,048,100.74/520,083.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,831.55

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