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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,046.08, 709,383.48 and 287,691.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,046.08, 709,383.48 and 287,691.58 is: 397,014.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,046.08 : 709,383.48 = 287,691.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,046.08/709,383.48 = 287,691.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,046.08x = 709,383.48 × 287,691.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,046.08x = 204,083,654,187.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,083,654,187.10/514,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,014.32

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