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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,670.02, 710,272.98 and 285,222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,670.02, 710,272.98 and 285,222.48 is: 393,622.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,670.02 : 710,272.98 = 285,222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,670.02/710,272.98 = 285,222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,670.02x = 710,272.98 × 285,222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,670.02x = 202,585,820,832.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,585,820,832.59/514,670.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,622.73

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