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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,183.53, 706,880.15 and 285,876.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,183.53, 706,880.15 and 285,876.01 is: 394,546.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,183.53 : 706,880.15 = 285,876.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,183.53/706,880.15 = 285,876.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,183.53x = 706,880.15 × 285,876.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,183.53x = 202,080,076,830.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,080,076,830.20/512,183.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,546.22

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