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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,182.75, 708,214.07 and 286,828.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,182.75, 708,214.07 and 286,828.25 is: 395,835.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,182.75 : 708,214.07 = 286,828.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,182.75/708,214.07 = 286,828.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,182.75x = 708,214.07 × 286,828.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,182.75x = 203,135,800,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,135,800,889.34/513,182.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,835.21

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