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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,711.29, 704,754.20 and 281,223.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,711.29, 704,754.20 and 281,223.77 is: 388,073.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,711.29 : 704,754.20 = 281,223.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,711.29/704,754.20 = 281,223.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,711.29x = 704,754.20 × 281,223.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,711.29x = 198,193,628,117.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,193,628,117.44/510,711.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,073.72

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