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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,332.01, 708,402.60 and 286,977.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,332.01, 708,402.60 and 286,977.51 is: 396,031.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,332.01 : 708,402.60 = 286,977.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,332.01/708,402.60 = 286,977.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,332.01x = 708,402.60 × 286,977.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,332.01x = 203,295,614,225.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,295,614,225.53/513,332.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,031.44

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