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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,660.85, 707,468.61 and 283,232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,660.85, 707,468.61 and 283,232.94 is: 390,859.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,660.85 : 707,468.61 = 283,232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,660.85/707,468.61 = 283,232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,660.85x = 707,468.61 × 283,232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,660.85x = 200,378,414,368.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,378,414,368.01/512,660.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,859.60

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