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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,062.98, 703,858.72 and 283,693.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,062.98, 703,858.72 and 283,693.90 is: 391,481.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,062.98 : 703,858.72 = 283,693.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,062.98/703,858.72 = 283,693.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,062.98x = 703,858.72 × 283,693.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,062.98x = 199,680,425,325.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,680,425,325.81/510,062.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,481.90

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