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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,737.71, 707,592.31 and 283,309.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,737.71, 707,592.31 and 283,309.78 is: 390,975.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,737.71 : 707,592.31 = 283,309.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,737.71/707,592.31 = 283,309.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,737.71x = 707,592.31 × 283,309.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,737.71x = 200,467,821,675.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,467,821,675.79/512,737.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,975.38

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