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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,759.37, 707,622.21 and 283,331.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,759.37, 707,622.21 and 283,331.49 is: 391,005.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,759.37 : 707,622.21 = 283,331.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,759.37/707,622.21 = 283,331.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,759.37x = 707,622.21 × 283,331.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,759.37x = 200,491,655,116.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,491,655,116.39/512,759.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,005.35

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