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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,606.03, 707,402.89 and 283,162.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,606.03, 707,402.89 and 283,162.39 is: 390,767.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,606.03 : 707,402.89 = 283,162.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,606.03/707,402.89 = 283,162.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,606.03x = 707,402.89 × 283,162.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,606.03x = 200,309,893,025.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,309,893,025.31/512,606.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,767.73

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