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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,337.97, 705,670.43 and 284,985.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,337.97, 705,670.43 and 284,985.09 is: 393,292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,337.97 : 705,670.43 = 284,985.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,337.97/705,670.43 = 284,985.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,337.97x = 705,670.43 × 284,985.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,337.97x = 201,105,549,578.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,105,549,578.96/511,337.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,292.81

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