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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,808.58, 707,675.81 and 286,454.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,808.58, 707,675.81 and 286,454.08 is: 395,306.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,808.58 : 707,675.81 = 286,454.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,808.58/707,675.81 = 286,454.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,808.58x = 707,675.81 × 286,454.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,808.58x = 202,716,623,091.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,716,623,091.81/512,808.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,306.61

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