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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,161.36, 706,788.04 and 285,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,161.36, 706,788.04 and 285,802 is: 394,409.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,161.36 : 706,788.04 = 285,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,161.36/706,788.04 = 285,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,161.36x = 706,788.04 × 285,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,161.36x = 202,001,435,408.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,001,435,408.08/512,161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,409.75

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