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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,222.91, 713,704.92 and 287,725.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,222.91, 713,704.92 and 287,725.95 is: 397,026.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,222.91 : 713,704.92 = 287,725.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,222.91/713,704.92 = 287,725.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,222.91x = 713,704.92 × 287,725.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,222.91x = 205,351,426,126.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,351,426,126.67/517,222.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,026.94

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