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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515,128.03, 710,920.35 and 285,759.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515,128.03, 710,920.35 and 285,759.22 is: 394,371.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515,128.03 : 710,920.35 = 285,759.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515,128.03/710,920.35 = 285,759.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515,128.03x = 710,920.35 × 285,759.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515,128.03x = 203,152,039,714.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,152,039,714.73/515,128.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,371.94

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