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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,143.43, 706,754.46 and 279,569.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,143.43, 706,754.46 and 279,569.42 is: 385,803.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,143.43 : 706,754.46 = 279,569.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,143.43/706,754.46 = 279,569.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,143.43x = 706,754.46 × 279,569.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,143.43x = 197,586,934,629.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,586,934,629.56/512,143.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,803.91

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