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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,977.39, 707,907.31 and 286,623.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,977.39, 707,907.31 and 286,623.07 is: 395,539.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,977.39 : 707,907.31 = 286,623.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,977.39/707,907.31 = 286,623.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,977.39x = 707,907.31 × 286,623.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,977.39x = 202,902,566,467.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,902,566,467.64/512,977.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,539.01

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