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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,798.04, 707,646.39 and 283,351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,798.04, 707,646.39 and 283,351.68 is: 391,017.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,798.04 : 707,646.39 = 283,351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,798.04/707,646.39 = 283,351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,798.04x = 707,646.39 × 283,351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,798.04x = 200,512,793,452.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,512,793,452.44/512,798.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,017.08

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