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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,496.59, 783,089.24 and 282,600.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,496.59, 783,089.24 and 282,600.91 is: 423,546.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,496.59 : 783,089.24 = 282,600.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,496.59/783,089.24 = 282,600.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,496.59x = 783,089.24 × 282,600.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,496.59x = 221,301,731,401.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,301,731,401.07/522,496.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,546.75

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