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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,637.60, 704,673.93 and 281,190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,637.60, 704,673.93 and 281,190.10 is: 388,039.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,637.60 : 704,673.93 = 281,190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,637.60/704,673.93 = 281,190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,637.60x = 704,673.93 × 281,190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,637.60x = 198,147,332,844.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,147,332,844.09/510,637.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,039.06

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