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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,734.34, 707,587.66 and 283,306.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,734.34, 707,587.66 and 283,306.41 is: 390,970.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,734.34 : 707,587.66 = 283,306.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,734.34/707,587.66 = 283,306.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,734.34x = 707,587.66 × 283,306.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,734.34x = 200,464,118,298.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,464,118,298.37/512,734.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,970.73

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