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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,302.96, 707,001.72 and 282,892.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,302.96, 707,001.72 and 282,892.60 is: 390,404.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,302.96 : 707,001.72 = 282,892.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,302.96/707,001.72 = 282,892.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,302.96x = 707,001.72 × 282,892.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,302.96x = 200,005,554,775.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,005,554,775.27/512,302.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,404.84

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