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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,351.60, 707,015.88 and 286,011.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,351.60, 707,015.88 and 286,011.44 is: 394,679.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,351.60 : 707,015.88 = 286,011.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,351.60/707,015.88 = 286,011.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,351.60x = 707,015.88 × 286,011.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,351.60x = 202,214,629,941.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,214,629,941.67/512,351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,679.42

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