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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,451.80, 704,426.40 and 281,032.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,451.80, 704,426.40 and 281,032.26 is: 387,826.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,451.80 : 704,426.40 = 281,032.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,451.80/704,426.40 = 281,032.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,451.80x = 704,426.40 × 281,032.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,451.80x = 197,966,543,195.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,966,543,195.66/510,451.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,826.12

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