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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,944.79, 707,841.78 and 283,490.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,944.79, 707,841.78 and 283,490.21 is: 391,204.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,944.79 : 707,841.78 = 283,490.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,944.79/707,841.78 = 283,490.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,944.79x = 707,841.78 × 283,490.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,944.79x = 200,666,215,565.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,666,215,565.49/512,944.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,204.32

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