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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,355.80, 704,285.40 and 280,908.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,355.80, 704,285.40 and 280,908.18 is: 387,650.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,355.80 : 704,285.40 = 280,908.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,355.80/704,285.40 = 280,908.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,355.80x = 704,285.40 × 280,908.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,355.80x = 197,839,529,914.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,839,529,914.57/510,355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,650.20

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