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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,102.92, 706,701.48 and 285,748.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,102.92, 706,701.48 and 285,748.44 is: 394,332.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,102.92 : 706,701.48 = 285,748.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,102.92/706,701.48 = 285,748.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,102.92x = 706,701.48 × 285,748.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,102.92x = 201,938,845,455.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,938,845,455.69/512,102.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,332.54

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