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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,197.52, 708,228.04 and 286,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,197.52, 708,228.04 and 286,837.20 is: 395,843.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,197.52 : 708,228.04 = 286,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,197.52/708,228.04 = 286,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,197.52x = 708,228.04 × 286,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,197.52x = 203,146,147,955.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,146,147,955.09/513,197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,843.98

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