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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,518.92, 707,319.84 and 286,208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,518.92, 707,319.84 and 286,208.16 is: 394,991.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,518.92 : 707,319.84 = 286,208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,518.92/707,319.84 = 286,208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,518.92x = 707,319.84 × 286,208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,518.92x = 202,440,709,937.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,440,709,937.89/512,518.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,991.68

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