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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,481.60, 708,623.94 and 287,126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,481.60, 708,623.94 and 287,126.56 is: 396,245.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,481.60 : 708,623.94 = 287,126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,481.60/708,623.94 = 287,126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,481.60x = 708,623.94 × 287,126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,481.60x = 203,464,754,225.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,464,754,225.85/513,481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,245.46

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