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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,967.07, 705,106.28 and 281,479.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,967.07, 705,106.28 and 281,479.23 is: 388,425.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,967.07 : 705,106.28 = 281,479.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,967.07/705,106.28 = 281,479.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,967.07x = 705,106.28 × 281,479.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,967.07x = 198,472,771,355.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,472,771,355.17/510,967.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,425.76

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