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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,205.81, 708,211.45 and 283,757.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,205.81, 708,211.45 and 283,757.05 is: 391,577.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,205.81 : 708,211.45 = 283,757.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,205.81/708,211.45 = 283,757.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,205.81x = 708,211.45 × 283,757.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,205.81x = 200,959,991,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,959,991,828.22/513,205.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,577.78

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