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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515,958.63, 711,998.94 and 286,530.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515,958.63, 711,998.94 and 286,530.48 is: 395,398.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515,958.63 : 711,998.94 = 286,530.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515,958.63/711,998.94 = 286,530.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515,958.63x = 711,998.94 × 286,530.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515,958.63x = 204,009,398,037.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,009,398,037.69/515,958.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,398.75

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