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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,952.18, 707,910.66 and 283,504.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,952.18, 707,910.66 and 283,504.53 is: 391,256.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,952.18 : 707,910.66 = 283,504.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,952.18/707,910.66 = 283,504.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,952.18x = 707,910.66 × 283,504.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,952.18x = 200,695,878,945.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,695,878,945.29/512,952.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,256.51

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