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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,273.72, 708,322.32 and 283,846.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,273.72, 708,322.32 and 283,846.45 is: 391,710.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,273.72 : 708,322.32 = 283,846.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,273.72/708,322.32 = 283,846.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,273.72x = 708,322.32 × 283,846.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,273.72x = 201,054,774,548.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,054,774,548.98/513,273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,710.63

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