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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,084.99, 705,297.48 and 278,510.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,084.99, 705,297.48 and 278,510.35 is: 384,344.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,084.99 : 705,297.48 = 278,510.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,084.99/705,297.48 = 278,510.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,084.99x = 705,297.48 × 278,510.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,084.99x = 196,432,648,008.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,432,648,008.92/511,084.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,344.39

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