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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,808.74, 707,676.03 and 286,454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,808.74, 707,676.03 and 286,454.24 is: 395,306.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,808.74 : 707,676.03 = 286,454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,808.74/707,676.03 = 286,454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,808.74x = 707,676.03 × 286,454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,808.74x = 202,716,799,339.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,716,799,339.87/512,808.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,306.83

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