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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,127.01, 705,360.08 and 281,692.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,127.01, 705,360.08 and 281,692.69 is: 388,738.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,127.01 : 705,360.08 = 281,692.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,127.01/705,360.08 = 281,692.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,127.01x = 705,360.08 × 281,692.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,127.01x = 198,694,777,294.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,694,777,294.65/511,127.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,738.56

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