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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,729.43, 707,574.05 and 283,292.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,729.43, 707,574.05 and 283,292.01 is: 390,947.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,729.43 : 707,574.05 = 283,292.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,729.43/707,574.05 = 283,292.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,729.43x = 707,574.05 × 283,292.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,729.43x = 200,450,070,602.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,450,070,602.24/512,729.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,947.07

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