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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,123.92, 706,727.10 and 282,681.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,123.92, 706,727.10 and 282,681.18 is: 390,097.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,123.92 : 706,727.10 = 282,681.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,123.92/706,727.10 = 282,681.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,123.92x = 706,727.10 × 282,681.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,123.92x = 199,778,451,626.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,778,451,626.03/512,123.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,097.87

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