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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,953.94, 707,913.08 and 283,506.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,953.94, 707,913.08 and 283,506.28 is: 391,258.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,953.94 : 707,913.08 = 283,506.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,953.94/707,913.08 = 283,506.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,953.94x = 707,913.08 × 283,506.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,953.94x = 200,697,803,874.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,697,803,874.14/512,953.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,258.92

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