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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,734.84, 707,588.35 and 283,306.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,734.84, 707,588.35 and 283,306.91 is: 390,971.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,734.84 : 707,588.35 = 283,306.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,734.84/707,588.35 = 283,306.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,734.84x = 707,588.35 × 283,306.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,734.84x = 200,464,667,573.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,464,667,573.96/512,734.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,971.42

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