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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,569.59, 704,580.09 and 281,122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,569.59, 704,580.09 and 281,122.10 is: 387,945.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,569.59 : 704,580.09 = 281,122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,569.59/704,580.09 = 281,122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,569.59x = 704,580.09 × 281,122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,569.59x = 198,073,034,518.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,073,034,518.99/510,569.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,945.23

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