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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,493.56, 707,267.96 and 286,125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,493.56, 707,267.96 and 286,125.56 is: 394,868.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,493.56 : 707,267.96 = 286,125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,493.56/707,267.96 = 286,125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,493.56x = 707,267.96 × 286,125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,493.56x = 202,367,441,125.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,367,441,125.06/512,493.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,868.26

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