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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,775.62, 783,433.55 and 282,371.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,775.62, 783,433.55 and 282,371.23 is: 423,162.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,775.62 : 783,433.55 = 282,371.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,775.62/783,433.55 = 282,371.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,775.62x = 783,433.55 × 282,371.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,775.62x = 221,219,096,821.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,219,096,821.99/522,775.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,162.61

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