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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,766.97, 706,236.36 and 282,338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,766.97, 706,236.36 and 282,338.52 is: 389,626.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,766.97 : 706,236.36 = 282,338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,766.97/706,236.36 = 282,338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,766.97x = 706,236.36 × 282,338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,766.97x = 199,397,728,652.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,397,728,652.59/511,766.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,626.02

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