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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,148.71, 708,143.44 and 286,794.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,148.71, 708,143.44 and 286,794.21 is: 395,775.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,148.71 : 708,143.44 = 286,794.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,148.71/708,143.44 = 286,794.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,148.71x = 708,143.44 × 286,794.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,148.71x = 203,091,438,441.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,091,438,441.48/513,148.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,775.02

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