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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,069.92, 708,037.45 and 286,715.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,069.92, 708,037.45 and 286,715.42 is: 395,667.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,069.92 : 708,037.45 = 286,715.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,069.92/708,037.45 = 286,715.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,069.92x = 708,037.45 × 286,715.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,069.92x = 203,005,254,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,005,254,852.48/513,069.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,667.82

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