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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,269.64, 706,866.90 and 285,924.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,269.64, 706,866.90 and 285,924.68 is: 394,539.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,269.64 : 706,866.90 = 285,924.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,269.64/706,866.90 = 285,924.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,269.64x = 706,866.90 × 285,924.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,269.64x = 202,110,692,185.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,110,692,185.09/512,269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,539.67

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