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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,783.21, 704,885.58 and 281,341.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,783.21, 704,885.58 and 281,341.33 is: 388,253.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,783.21 : 704,885.58 = 281,341.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,783.21/704,885.58 = 281,341.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,783.21x = 704,885.58 × 281,341.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,783.21x = 198,313,446,575.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,313,446,575.02/510,783.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,253.65

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