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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509,385.97, 702,921.77 and 283,023.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509,385.97, 702,921.77 and 283,023.73 is: 390,555.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509,385.97 : 702,921.77 = 283,023.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509,385.97/702,921.77 = 283,023.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509,385.97x = 702,921.77 × 283,023.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509,385.97x = 198,943,539,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,943,539,828.48/509,385.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,555.59

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