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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,596.76, 715,663.54 and 280,132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,596.76, 715,663.54 and 280,132.76 is: 386,583.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,596.76 : 715,663.54 = 280,132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,596.76/715,663.54 = 280,132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,596.76x = 715,663.54 × 280,132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,596.76x = 200,480,802,691.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,480,802,691.57/518,596.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,583.21

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