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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,195.67, 706,901.31 and 285,855.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,195.67, 706,901.31 and 285,855.75 is: 394,520.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,195.67 : 706,901.31 = 285,855.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,195.67/706,901.31 = 285,855.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,195.67x = 706,901.31 × 285,855.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,195.67x = 202,071,804,146.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,071,804,146.03/512,195.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,520.72

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