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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,750.18, 704,826.50 and 281,328.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,750.18, 704,826.50 and 281,328.93 is: 388,229.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,750.18 : 704,826.50 = 281,328.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,750.18/704,826.50 = 281,328.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,750.18x = 704,826.50 × 281,328.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,750.18x = 198,288,083,674.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,288,083,674.00/510,750.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,229.10

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