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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,942.86, 716,140.83 and 280,478.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,942.86, 716,140.83 and 280,478.86 is: 387,060.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,942.86 : 716,140.83 = 280,478.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,942.86/716,140.83 = 280,478.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,942.86x = 716,140.83 × 280,478.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,942.86x = 200,862,363,597.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,862,363,597.85/518,942.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,060.66

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