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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,460.66, 704,423.73 and 284,101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,460.66, 704,423.73 and 284,101.30 is: 392,053.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,460.66 : 704,423.73 = 284,101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,460.66/704,423.73 = 284,101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,460.66x = 704,423.73 × 284,101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,460.66x = 200,127,697,443.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,127,697,443.85/510,460.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,053.13

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