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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,139.61, 705,377.43 and 281,705.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,139.61, 705,377.43 and 281,705.13 is: 388,755.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,139.61 : 705,377.43 = 281,705.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,139.61/705,377.43 = 281,705.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,139.61x = 705,377.43 × 281,705.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,139.61x = 198,708,440,617.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,708,440,617.22/511,139.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,755.71

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