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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,169.46, 708,161.62 and 286,836.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,169.46, 708,161.62 and 286,836.02 is: 395,826.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,169.46 : 708,161.62 = 286,836.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,169.46/708,161.62 = 286,836.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,169.46x = 708,161.62 × 286,836.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,169.46x = 203,126,255,622.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,126,255,622.56/513,169.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,826.86

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