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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,156.52, 704,015.46 and 283,797.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,156.52, 704,015.46 and 283,797.16 is: 391,639.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,156.52 : 704,015.46 = 283,797.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,156.52/704,015.46 = 283,797.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,156.52x = 704,015.46 × 283,797.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,156.52x = 199,797,588,144.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,797,588,144.09/510,156.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,639.78

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