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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,217.28, 704,099.84 and 283,862.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,217.28, 704,099.84 and 283,862.72 is: 391,730.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,217.28 : 704,099.84 = 283,862.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,217.28/704,099.84 = 283,862.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,217.28x = 704,099.84 × 283,862.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,217.28x = 199,867,695,733.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,867,695,733.97/510,217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,730.55

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