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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,327.53, 707,023.23 and 282,884.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,327.53, 707,023.23 and 282,884.20 is: 390,386.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,327.53 : 707,023.23 = 282,884.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,327.53/707,023.23 = 282,884.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,327.53x = 707,023.23 × 282,884.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,327.53x = 200,005,699,562.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,005,699,562.82/512,327.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,386.40

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