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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,567.59, 704,577.33 and 281,120.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,567.59, 704,577.33 and 281,120.10 is: 387,942.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,567.59 : 704,577.33 = 281,120.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,567.59/704,577.33 = 281,120.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,567.59x = 704,577.33 × 281,120.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,567.59x = 198,070,849,467.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,070,849,467.33/510,567.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,942.47

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