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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515,855.32, 711,902.57 and 286,412.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515,855.32, 711,902.57 and 286,412.62 is: 395,261.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515,855.32 : 711,902.57 = 286,412.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515,855.32/711,902.57 = 286,412.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515,855.32x = 711,902.57 × 286,412.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515,855.32x = 203,897,880,258.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,897,880,258.43/515,855.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,261.76

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