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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,628.34, 704,661.17 and 281,180.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,628.34, 704,661.17 and 281,180.85 is: 388,026.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,628.34 : 704,661.17 = 281,180.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,628.34/704,661.17 = 281,180.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,628.34x = 704,661.17 × 281,180.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,628.34x = 198,137,225,336.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,137,225,336.69/510,628.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,026.30

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