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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,713.22, 708,905.91 and 284,266.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,713.22, 708,905.91 and 284,266.53 is: 392,277.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,713.22 : 708,905.91 = 284,266.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,713.22/708,905.91 = 284,266.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,713.22x = 708,905.91 × 284,266.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,713.22x = 201,518,223,132.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,518,223,132.19/513,713.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,277.67

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