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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,310.88, 705,633.12 and 284,958

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,310.88, 705,633.12 and 284,958 is: 393,255.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,310.88 : 705,633.12 = 284,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,310.88/705,633.12 = 284,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,310.88x = 705,633.12 × 284,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,310.88x = 201,075,802,608.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,075,802,608.96/511,310.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,255.47

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