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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,298.96, 706,996.20 and 282,888.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,298.96, 706,996.20 and 282,888.60 is: 390,399.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,298.96 : 706,996.20 = 282,888.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,298.96/706,996.20 = 282,888.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,298.96x = 706,996.20 × 282,888.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,298.96x = 200,001,165,223.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,001,165,223.32/512,298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,399.32

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