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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,979.64, 707,910.42 and 286,625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,979.64, 707,910.42 and 286,625.32 is: 395,542.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,979.64 : 707,910.42 = 286,625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,979.64/707,910.42 = 286,625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,979.64x = 707,910.42 × 286,625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,979.64x = 202,905,050,663.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,905,050,663.83/512,979.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,542.11

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