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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,432.08, 704,396.24 and 284,131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,432.08, 704,396.24 and 284,131.04 is: 392,100.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,432.08 : 704,396.24 = 284,131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,432.08/704,396.24 = 284,131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,432.08x = 704,396.24 × 284,131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,432.08x = 200,140,836,243.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,140,836,243.29/510,432.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,100.82

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