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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,215.91, 708,188.02 and 283,741.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,215.91, 708,188.02 and 283,741.77 is: 391,536.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,215.91 : 708,188.02 = 283,741.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,215.91/708,188.02 = 283,741.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,215.91x = 708,188.02 × 283,741.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,215.91x = 200,942,522,287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,942,522,287.60/513,215.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,536.03

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