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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,306.41, 705,606.35 and 284,966.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,306.41, 705,606.35 and 284,966.49 is: 393,255.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,306.41 : 705,606.35 = 284,966.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,306.41/705,606.35 = 284,966.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,306.41x = 705,606.35 × 284,966.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,306.41x = 201,074,164,881.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,074,164,881.21/511,306.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,255.71

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