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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,626.79, 704,651.27 and 284,272.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,626.79, 704,651.27 and 284,272.29 is: 392,288.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,626.79 : 704,651.27 = 284,272.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,626.79/704,651.27 = 284,272.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,626.79x = 704,651.27 × 284,272.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,626.79x = 200,312,828,752.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,312,828,752.95/510,626.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,288.13

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