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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,583.31, 707,362.15 and 283,156.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,583.31, 707,362.15 and 283,156.39 is: 390,754.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,583.31 : 707,362.15 = 283,156.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,583.31/707,362.15 = 283,156.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,583.31x = 707,362.15 × 283,156.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,583.31x = 200,294,112,816.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,294,112,816.64/512,583.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,754.26

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