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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,011.21, 707,943.11 and 280,427.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,011.21, 707,943.11 and 280,427.81 is: 386,983.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,011.21 : 707,943.11 = 280,427.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,011.21/707,943.11 = 280,427.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,011.21x = 707,943.11 × 280,427.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,011.21x = 198,526,931,000.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,526,931,000.04/513,011.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,983.62

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