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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,477.55, 708,544.48 and 283,998.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,477.55, 708,544.48 and 283,998.37 is: 391,887.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,477.55 : 708,544.48 = 283,998.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,477.55/708,544.48 = 283,998.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,477.55x = 708,544.48 × 283,998.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,477.55x = 201,225,477,392.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,225,477,392.50/513,477.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,887.59

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