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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,954.82, 707,914.29 and 283,507.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,954.82, 707,914.29 and 283,507.18 is: 391,260.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,954.82 : 707,914.29 = 283,507.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,954.82/707,914.29 = 283,507.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,954.82x = 707,914.29 × 283,507.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,954.82x = 200,698,784,039.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,698,784,039.60/512,954.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,260.16

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