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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,426.59, 705,773.46 and 281,992.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,426.59, 705,773.46 and 281,992.11 is: 389,151.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,426.59 : 705,773.46 = 281,992.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,426.59/705,773.46 = 281,992.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,426.59x = 705,773.46 × 281,992.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,426.59x = 199,022,547,167.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,022,547,167.40/511,426.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,151.74

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