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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,951.93, 707,910.32 and 283,504.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,951.93, 707,910.32 and 283,504.28 is: 391,256.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,951.93 : 707,910.32 = 283,504.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,951.93/707,910.32 = 283,504.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,951.93x = 707,910.32 × 283,504.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,951.93x = 200,695,604,158.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,695,604,158.65/512,951.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,256.16

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