Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,261.64, 706,855.86 and 285,916.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 512,261.64, 706,855.86 and 285,916.68 is: 394,528.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,261.64 : 706,855.86 = 285,916.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,261.64/706,855.86 = 285,916.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,261.64x = 706,855.86 × 285,916.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,261.64x = 202,101,880,729.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,101,880,729.75/512,261.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 394,528.63
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