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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,167.77, 708,159.29 and 286,834.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,167.77, 708,159.29 and 286,834.33 is: 395,824.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,167.77 : 708,159.29 = 286,834.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,167.77/708,159.29 = 286,834.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,167.77x = 708,159.29 × 286,834.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,167.77x = 203,124,392,275.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,124,392,275.86/513,167.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,824.53

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