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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,590.55, 707,370.50 and 283,163.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,590.55, 707,370.50 and 283,163.85 is: 390,763.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,590.55 : 707,370.50 = 283,163.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,590.55/707,370.50 = 283,163.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,590.55x = 707,370.50 × 283,163.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,590.55x = 200,301,754,864.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,301,754,864.34/512,590.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,763.65

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