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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,806.74, 707,673.27 and 286,452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,806.74, 707,673.27 and 286,452.24 is: 395,304.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,806.74 : 707,673.27 = 286,452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,806.74/707,673.27 = 286,452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,806.74x = 707,673.27 × 286,452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,806.74x = 202,714,590,188.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,714,590,188.75/512,806.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,304.07

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