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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,656.94, 704,693.79 and 281,212.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,656.94, 704,693.79 and 281,212.43 is: 388,066.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,656.94 : 704,693.79 = 281,212.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,656.94/704,693.79 = 281,212.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,656.94x = 704,693.79 × 281,212.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,656.94x = 198,168,649,568.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,168,649,568.34/510,656.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,066.10

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