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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,999.28, 705,200.80 and 284,644.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,999.28, 705,200.80 and 284,644.88 is: 392,822.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,999.28 : 705,200.80 = 284,644.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,999.28/705,200.80 = 284,644.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,999.28x = 705,200.80 × 284,644.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,999.28x = 200,731,797,091.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,731,797,091.90/510,999.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,822.07

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