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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,274.86, 704,153.06 and 280,853.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,274.86, 704,153.06 and 280,853.92 is: 387,563.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,274.86 : 704,153.06 = 280,853.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,274.86/704,153.06 = 280,853.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,274.86x = 704,153.06 × 280,853.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,274.86x = 197,764,147,181.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,764,147,181.00/510,274.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,563.96

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