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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515,647.59, 711,601.25 and 286,219.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515,647.59, 711,601.25 and 286,219.64 is: 394,987.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515,647.59 : 711,601.25 = 286,219.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515,647.59/711,601.25 = 286,219.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515,647.59x = 711,601.25 × 286,219.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515,647.59x = 203,674,255,556.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,674,255,556.44/515,647.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,987.31

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