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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,273.03, 708,254.65 and 283,814.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,273.03, 708,254.65 and 283,814.61 is: 391,629.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,273.03 : 708,254.65 = 283,814.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,273.03/708,254.65 = 283,814.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,273.03x = 708,254.65 × 283,814.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,273.03x = 201,013,017,270.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,013,017,270.44/513,273.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,629.81

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