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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,010.89, 707,953.55 and 286,656.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,010.89, 707,953.55 and 286,656.57 is: 395,585.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,010.89 : 707,953.55 = 286,656.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,010.89/707,953.55 = 286,656.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,010.89x = 707,953.55 × 286,656.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,010.89x = 202,939,534,929.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,939,534,929.04/513,010.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,585.24

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