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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,211.91, 708,182.50 and 283,737.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,211.91, 708,182.50 and 283,737.77 is: 391,530.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,211.91 : 708,182.50 = 283,737.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,211.91/708,182.50 = 283,737.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,211.91x = 708,182.50 × 283,737.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,211.91x = 200,938,123,303.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,938,123,303.03/513,211.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,530.51

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