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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,767.72, 706,240.62 and 285,427.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,767.72, 706,240.62 and 285,427.80 is: 393,891.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,767.72 : 706,240.62 = 285,427.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,767.72/706,240.62 = 285,427.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,767.72x = 706,240.62 × 285,427.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,767.72x = 201,580,706,437.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,580,706,437.24/511,767.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,891.01

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