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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,722.88, 708,965.12 and 287,354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,722.88, 708,965.12 and 287,354.88 is: 396,565.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,722.88 : 708,965.12 = 287,354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,722.88/708,965.12 = 287,354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,722.88x = 708,965.12 × 287,354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,722.88x = 203,724,586,981.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,724,586,981.79/513,722.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,565.14

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