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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,885, 718,821.30 and 282,421

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,885, 718,821.30 and 282,421 is: 389,740.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,885 : 718,821.30 = 282,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,885/718,821.30 = 282,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,885x = 718,821.30 × 282,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,885x = 203,010,230,367.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,010,230,367.30/520,885
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,740.98

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