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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,675.36, 780,121.40 and 284,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,675.36, 780,121.40 and 284,184 is: 425,789.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,675.36 : 780,121.40 = 284,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,675.36/780,121.40 = 284,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,675.36x = 780,121.40 × 284,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,675.36x = 221,698,019,937.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,698,019,937.60/520,675.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,789.34

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