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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,972.32, 705,163.56 and 284,617.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,972.32, 705,163.56 and 284,617.76 is: 392,784.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,972.32 : 705,163.56 = 284,617.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,972.32/705,163.56 = 284,617.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,972.32x = 705,163.56 × 284,617.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,972.32x = 200,702,072,880.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,702,072,880.83/510,972.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,784.63

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