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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,269.19, 708,316.07 and 283,842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,269.19, 708,316.07 and 283,842 is: 391,704.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,269.19 : 708,316.07 = 283,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,269.19/708,316.07 = 283,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,269.19x = 708,316.07 × 283,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,269.19x = 201,049,848,521.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,049,848,521.73/513,269.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,704.49

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