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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,580.87, 707,347.15 and 283,133.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,580.87, 707,347.15 and 283,133.61 is: 390,716.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,580.87 : 707,347.15 = 283,133.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,580.87/707,347.15 = 283,133.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,580.87x = 707,347.15 × 283,133.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,580.87x = 200,273,752,102.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,273,752,102.71/512,580.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,716.40

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