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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,477.92, 708,632.22 and 287,123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,477.92, 708,632.22 and 287,123.36 is: 396,248.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,477.92 : 708,632.22 = 287,123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,477.92/708,632.22 = 287,123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,477.92x = 708,632.22 × 287,123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,477.92x = 203,464,864,010.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,464,864,010.66/513,477.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,248.52

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