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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,662.58, 780,102.32 and 284,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,662.58, 780,102.32 and 284,171.20 is: 425,770.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,662.58 : 780,102.32 = 284,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,662.58/780,102.32 = 284,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,662.58x = 780,102.32 × 284,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,662.58x = 221,682,612,397.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,682,612,397.18/520,662.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,770.20

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