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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,946.35, 707,843.93 and 283,491.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,946.35, 707,843.93 and 283,491.78 is: 391,206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,946.35 : 707,843.93 = 283,491.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,946.35/707,843.93 = 283,491.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,946.35x = 707,843.93 × 283,491.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,946.35x = 200,667,935,677.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,667,935,677.90/512,946.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,206.48

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