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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,513.56, 708,635.46 and 284,064.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,513.56, 708,635.46 and 284,064.86 is: 392,002.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,513.56 : 708,635.46 = 284,064.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,513.56/708,635.46 = 284,064.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,513.56x = 708,635.46 × 284,064.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,513.56x = 201,298,432,735.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,298,432,735.94/513,513.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,002.18

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