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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,131.57, 706,741.60 and 282,688.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,131.57, 706,741.60 and 282,688.92 is: 390,110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,131.57 : 706,741.60 = 282,688.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,131.57/706,741.60 = 282,688.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,131.57x = 706,741.60 × 282,688.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,131.57x = 199,788,018,916.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,788,018,916.35/512,131.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,110.73

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