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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,192.15, 706,806.64 and 282,744.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,192.15, 706,806.64 and 282,744.51 is: 390,177.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,192.15 : 706,806.64 = 282,744.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,192.15/706,806.64 = 282,744.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,192.15x = 706,806.64 × 282,744.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,192.15x = 199,845,693,999.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,845,693,999.23/512,192.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,177.19

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