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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,954.33, 707,913.60 and 283,506.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,954.33, 707,913.60 and 283,506.68 is: 391,259.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,954.33 : 707,913.60 = 283,506.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,954.33/707,913.60 = 283,506.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,954.33x = 707,913.60 × 283,506.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,954.33x = 200,698,234,462.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,698,234,462.85/512,954.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,259.46

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