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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,303.60, 706,949.64 and 285,963.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,303.60, 706,949.64 and 285,963.44 is: 394,613.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,303.60 : 706,949.64 = 285,963.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,303.60/706,949.64 = 285,963.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,303.60x = 706,949.64 × 285,963.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,303.60x = 202,161,750,961.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,161,750,961.16/512,303.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,613.18

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