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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515,483.83, 711,371.55 and 286,042.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515,483.83, 711,371.55 and 286,042.02 is: 394,740.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515,483.83 : 711,371.55 = 286,042.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515,483.83/711,371.55 = 286,042.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515,483.83x = 711,371.55 × 286,042.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515,483.83x = 203,482,155,132.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,482,155,132.53/515,483.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,740.13

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