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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,099.37, 703,942.53 and 280,659.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,099.37, 703,942.53 and 280,659.67 is: 387,313.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,099.37 : 703,942.53 = 280,659.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,099.37/703,942.53 = 280,659.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,099.37x = 703,942.53 × 280,659.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,099.37x = 197,568,278,168.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,568,278,168.77/510,099.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,313.32

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