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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,128.63, 705,362.33 and 281,694.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,128.63, 705,362.33 and 281,694.30 is: 388,740.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,128.63 : 705,362.33 = 281,694.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,128.63/705,362.33 = 281,694.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,128.63x = 705,362.33 × 281,694.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,128.63x = 198,696,546,387.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,696,546,387.25/511,128.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,740.79

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