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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,061.98, 703,857.34 and 283,692.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,061.98, 703,857.34 and 283,692.90 is: 391,480.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,061.98 : 703,857.34 = 283,692.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,061.98/703,857.34 = 283,692.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,061.98x = 703,857.34 × 283,692.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,061.98x = 199,679,329,970.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,679,329,970.89/510,061.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,480.52

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