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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,477.89, 707,208.67 and 283,021.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,477.89, 707,208.67 and 283,021.80 is: 390,564.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,477.89 : 707,208.67 = 283,021.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,477.89/707,208.67 = 283,021.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,477.89x = 707,208.67 × 283,021.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,477.89x = 200,155,468,460.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,155,468,460.75/512,477.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,564.11

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