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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,670, 704,746.47 and 284,315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,670, 704,746.47 and 284,315.50 is: 392,367.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,670 : 704,746.47 = 284,315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,670/704,746.47 = 284,315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,670x = 704,746.47 × 284,315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,670x = 200,370,344,991.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,370,344,991.29/510,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,367.57

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