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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,737.47, 707,591.97 and 283,309.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,737.47, 707,591.97 and 283,309.54 is: 390,975.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,737.47 : 707,591.97 = 283,309.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,737.47/707,591.97 = 283,309.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,737.47x = 707,591.97 × 283,309.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,737.47x = 200,467,551,990.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,467,551,990.43/512,737.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,975.04

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