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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,511.05, 704,521.67 and 281,092.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,511.05, 704,521.67 and 281,092.59 is: 387,916.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,511.05 : 704,521.67 = 281,092.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,511.05/704,521.67 = 281,092.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,511.05x = 704,521.67 × 281,092.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,511.05x = 198,035,819,525.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,035,819,525.96/510,511.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,916.81

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