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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509,747, 703,451.70 and 283,392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509,747, 703,451.70 and 283,392.50 is: 391,082.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509,747 : 703,451.70 = 283,392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509,747/703,451.70 = 283,392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509,747x = 703,451.70 × 283,392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509,747x = 199,352,935,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,352,935,892.25/509,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,082.12

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