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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,051.70, 783,077.55 and 285,855.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,051.70, 783,077.55 and 285,855.70 is: 428,783.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,051.70 : 783,077.55 = 285,855.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,051.70/783,077.55 = 285,855.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,051.70x = 783,077.55 × 285,855.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,051.70x = 223,847,181,209.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,847,181,209.54/522,051.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,783.55

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