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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,952.93, 707,911.70 and 283,505.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,952.93, 707,911.70 and 283,505.28 is: 391,257.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,952.93 : 707,911.70 = 283,505.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,952.93/707,911.70 = 283,505.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,952.93x = 707,911.70 × 283,505.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,952.93x = 200,696,703,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,696,703,306.25/512,952.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,257.54

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