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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,953.33, 707,912.22 and 283,505.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,953.33, 707,912.22 and 283,505.68 is: 391,258.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,953.33 : 707,912.22 = 283,505.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,953.33/707,912.22 = 283,505.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,953.33x = 707,912.22 × 283,505.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,953.33x = 200,697,135,311.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,697,135,311.41/512,953.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,258.08

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