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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,167.92, 704,036.73 and 280,730.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,167.92, 704,036.73 and 280,730.15 is: 387,410.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,167.92 : 704,036.73 = 280,730.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,167.92/704,036.73 = 280,730.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,167.92x = 704,036.73 × 280,730.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,167.92x = 197,644,333,431.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,644,333,431.89/510,167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,410.35

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