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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,158.54, 705,403.42 and 281,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,158.54, 705,403.42 and 281,724 is: 388,781.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,158.54 : 705,403.42 = 281,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,158.54/705,403.42 = 281,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,158.54x = 705,403.42 × 281,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,158.54x = 198,729,073,096.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,729,073,096.08/511,158.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,781.67

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