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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,754.92, 704,835.16 and 281,307.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,754.92, 704,835.16 and 281,307.84 is: 388,201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,754.92 : 704,835.16 = 281,307.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,754.92/704,835.16 = 281,307.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,754.92x = 704,835.16 × 281,307.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,754.92x = 198,275,656,415.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,275,656,415.65/510,754.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,201.17

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