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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,068.04, 708,028.92 and 286,713.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,068.04, 708,028.92 and 286,713.72 is: 395,662.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,068.04 : 708,028.92 = 286,713.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,068.04/708,028.92 = 286,713.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,068.04x = 708,028.92 × 286,713.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,068.04x = 203,001,605,520.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,001,605,520.78/513,068.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,662.15

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