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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,955.09, 707,914.67 and 283,507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,955.09, 707,914.67 and 283,507.44 is: 391,260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,955.09 : 707,914.67 = 283,507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,955.09/707,914.67 = 283,507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,955.09x = 707,914.67 × 283,507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,955.09x = 200,699,075,830.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,699,075,830.15/512,955.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,260.52

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