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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,167.58, 708,159.03 and 286,834.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,167.58, 708,159.03 and 286,834.14 is: 395,824.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,167.58 : 708,159.03 = 286,834.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,167.58/708,159.03 = 286,834.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,167.58x = 708,159.03 × 286,834.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,167.58x = 203,124,186,353.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,124,186,353.28/513,167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,824.28

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