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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515,122.64, 710,844.26 and 285,689.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515,122.64, 710,844.26 and 285,689.03 is: 394,237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515,122.64 : 710,844.26 = 285,689.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515,122.64/710,844.26 = 285,689.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515,122.64x = 710,844.26 × 285,689.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515,122.64x = 203,080,402,137.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,080,402,137.80/515,122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,237.00

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