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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,277.12, 716,048.57 and 512,829.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,277.12, 716,048.57 and 512,829.28 is: 703,095.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,277.12 : 716,048.57 = 512,829.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,277.12/716,048.57 = 512,829.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,277.12x = 716,048.57 × 512,829.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,277.12x = 367,210,672,598.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,210,672,598.13/522,277.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,095.46

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