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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,627.60, 780,744.29 and 283,841.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,627.60, 780,744.29 and 283,841.38 is: 425,654.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,627.60 : 780,744.29 = 283,841.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,627.60/780,744.29 = 283,841.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,627.60x = 780,744.29 × 283,841.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,627.60x = 221,607,535,458.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,607,535,458.46/520,627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,654.61

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