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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,003.80, 783,005.70 and 256,283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,003.80, 783,005.70 and 256,283.30 is: 384,424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,003.80 : 783,005.70 = 256,283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,003.80/783,005.70 = 256,283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,003.80x = 783,005.70 × 256,283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,003.80x = 200,671,284,714.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,671,284,714.81/522,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,424.95

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