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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,147.88, 706,764.19 and 282,705.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,147.88, 706,764.19 and 282,705.30 is: 390,133.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,147.88 : 706,764.19 = 282,705.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,147.88/706,764.19 = 282,705.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,147.88x = 706,764.19 × 282,705.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,147.88x = 199,805,978,829.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,805,978,829.39/512,147.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,133.37

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