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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,157.98, 716,438.14 and 286,585.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,157.98, 716,438.14 and 286,585.11 is: 395,487.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,157.98 : 716,438.14 = 286,585.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,157.98/716,438.14 = 286,585.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,157.98x = 716,438.14 × 286,585.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,157.98x = 205,320,502,443.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,320,502,443.63/519,157.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,487.52

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