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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,370.60, 707,042.10 and 286,030.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,370.60, 707,042.10 and 286,030.44 is: 394,705.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,370.60 : 707,042.10 = 286,030.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,370.60/707,042.10 = 286,030.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,370.60x = 707,042.10 × 286,030.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,370.60x = 202,235,562,961.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,235,562,961.52/512,370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,705.63

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