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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,425.60, 705,772.10 and 281,991.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,425.60, 705,772.10 and 281,991.10 is: 389,150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,425.60 : 705,772.10 = 281,991.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,425.60/705,772.10 = 281,991.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,425.60x = 705,772.10 × 281,991.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,425.60x = 199,021,450,828.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,021,450,828.31/511,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,150.35

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