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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,269.87, 708,317.04 and 283,842.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,269.87, 708,317.04 and 283,842.71 is: 391,705.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,269.87 : 708,317.04 = 283,842.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,269.87/708,317.04 = 283,842.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,269.87x = 708,317.04 × 283,842.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,269.87x = 201,050,630,739.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,050,630,739.46/513,269.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,705.50

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