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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,319.68, 708,363.36 and 286,964.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,319.68, 708,363.36 and 286,964.64 is: 396,001.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,319.68 : 708,363.36 = 286,964.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,319.68/708,363.36 = 286,964.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,319.68x = 708,363.36 × 286,964.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,319.68x = 203,275,236,591.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,275,236,591.59/513,319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,001.25

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