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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,738.71, 707,593.69 and 283,310.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,738.71, 707,593.69 and 283,310.78 is: 390,976.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,738.71 : 707,593.69 = 283,310.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,738.71/707,593.69 = 283,310.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,738.71x = 707,593.69 × 283,310.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,738.71x = 200,468,920,236.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,468,920,236.98/512,738.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,976.76

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