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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,052.85, 706,618.24 and 285,693.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,052.85, 706,618.24 and 285,693.49 is: 394,248.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,052.85 : 706,618.24 = 285,693.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,052.85/706,618.24 = 285,693.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,052.85x = 706,618.24 × 285,693.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,052.85x = 201,876,231,083.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,876,231,083.26/512,052.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,248.82

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