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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,452.21, 704,411.63 and 281,007.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,452.21, 704,411.63 and 281,007.63 is: 387,783.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,452.21 : 704,411.63 = 281,007.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,452.21/704,411.63 = 281,007.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,452.21x = 704,411.63 × 281,007.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,452.21x = 197,945,042,690.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,945,042,690.74/510,452.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,783.69

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