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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,660.24, 708,812.64 and 287,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,660.24, 708,812.64 and 287,262 is: 396,400.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,660.24 : 708,812.64 = 287,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,660.24/708,812.64 = 287,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,660.24x = 708,812.64 × 287,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,660.24x = 203,614,936,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,614,936,591.68/513,660.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,400.03

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