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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,426.56, 704,388.66 and 284,125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,426.56, 704,388.66 and 284,125.52 is: 392,093.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,426.56 : 704,388.66 = 284,125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,426.56/704,388.66 = 284,125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,426.56x = 704,388.66 × 284,125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,426.56x = 200,134,795,000.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,134,795,000.10/510,426.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,093.22

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