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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,860.15, 704,959.30 and 281,372.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,860.15, 704,959.30 and 281,372.77 is: 388,279.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,860.15 : 704,959.30 = 281,372.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,860.15/704,959.30 = 281,372.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,860.15x = 704,959.30 × 281,372.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,860.15x = 198,356,350,978.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,356,350,978.26/510,860.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,279.16

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