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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,363.80, 780,156.90 and 283,973.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,363.80, 780,156.90 and 283,973.40 is: 425,747.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,363.80 : 780,156.90 = 283,973.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,363.80/780,156.90 = 283,973.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,363.80x = 780,156.90 × 283,973.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,363.80x = 221,543,807,426.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,543,807,426.46/520,363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,747.92

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