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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,862.94, 705,012.73 and 284,508.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,862.94, 705,012.73 and 284,508.44 is: 392,633.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,862.94 : 705,012.73 = 284,508.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,862.94/705,012.73 = 284,508.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,862.94x = 705,012.73 × 284,508.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,862.94x = 200,582,071,992.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,582,071,992.44/510,862.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,633.83

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