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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,040.64, 716,277.12 and 280,576.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,040.64, 716,277.12 and 280,576.64 is: 387,196.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,040.64 : 716,277.12 = 280,576.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,040.64/716,277.12 = 280,576.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,040.64x = 716,277.12 × 280,576.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,040.64x = 200,970,627,638.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,970,627,638.48/519,040.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,196.32

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