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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,933.36, 716,127.72 and 280,469.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,933.36, 716,127.72 and 280,469.36 is: 387,047.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,933.36 : 716,127.72 = 280,469.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,933.36/716,127.72 = 280,469.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,933.36x = 716,127.72 × 280,469.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,933.36x = 200,851,883,306.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,851,883,306.66/518,933.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,047.55

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