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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,169.58, 705,418.74 and 281,735.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,169.58, 705,418.74 and 281,735.19 is: 388,797.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,169.58 : 705,418.74 = 281,735.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,169.58/705,418.74 = 281,735.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,169.58x = 705,418.74 × 281,735.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,169.58x = 198,741,282,743.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,741,282,743.46/511,169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,797.16

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