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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521,007, 718,989.66 and 282,543

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521,007, 718,989.66 and 282,543 is: 389,909.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521,007 : 718,989.66 = 282,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521,007/718,989.66 = 282,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521,007x = 718,989.66 × 282,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521,007x = 203,145,495,505.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,145,495,505.38/521,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,909.34

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