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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,325.79, 783,710.32 and 285,391.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,325.79, 783,710.32 and 285,391.68 is: 428,208.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,325.79 : 783,710.32 = 285,391.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,325.79/783,710.32 = 285,391.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,325.79x = 783,710.32 × 285,391.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,325.79x = 223,664,404,858.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,664,404,858.14/522,325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,208.62

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