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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,151.64, 706,704.06 and 285,806.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,151.64, 706,704.06 and 285,806.68 is: 394,376.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,151.64 : 706,704.06 = 285,806.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,151.64/706,704.06 = 285,806.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,151.64x = 706,704.06 × 285,806.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,151.64x = 201,980,741,131.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,980,741,131.12/512,151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,376.83

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