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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,682.44, 704,728.98 and 281,237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,682.44, 704,728.98 and 281,237.94 is: 388,101.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,682.44 : 704,728.98 = 281,237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,682.44/704,728.98 = 281,237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,682.44x = 704,728.98 × 281,237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,682.44x = 198,196,526,593.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,196,526,593.50/510,682.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,101.32

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