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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515,075.63, 710,848.19 and 288,764.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515,075.63, 710,848.19 and 288,764.87 is: 398,520.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515,075.63 : 710,848.19 = 288,764.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515,075.63/710,848.19 = 288,764.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515,075.63x = 710,848.19 × 288,764.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515,075.63x = 205,267,982,342.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,267,982,342.76/515,075.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,520.09

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