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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,983.50, 707,919.45 and 280,415.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,983.50, 707,919.45 and 280,415.18 is: 386,974.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,983.50 : 707,919.45 = 280,415.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,983.50/707,919.45 = 280,415.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,983.50x = 707,919.45 × 280,415.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,983.50x = 198,511,359,997.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,511,359,997.25/512,983.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,974.16

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