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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,068.42, 708,035.38 and 286,713.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,068.42, 708,035.38 and 286,713.92 is: 395,665.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,068.42 : 708,035.38 = 286,713.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,068.42/708,035.38 = 286,713.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,068.42x = 708,035.38 × 286,713.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,068.42x = 203,003,599,298.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,003,599,298.49/513,068.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,665.75

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