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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,884.87, 707,744.04 and 283,439.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,884.87, 707,744.04 and 283,439.41 is: 391,125.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,884.87 : 707,744.04 = 283,439.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,884.87/707,744.04 = 283,439.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,884.87x = 707,744.04 × 283,439.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,884.87x = 200,602,553,128.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,602,553,128.62/512,884.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,125.89

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