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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,042.64, 716,279.88 and 280,578.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,042.64, 716,279.88 and 280,578.64 is: 387,199.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,042.64 : 716,279.88 = 280,578.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,042.64/716,279.88 = 280,578.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,042.64x = 716,279.88 × 280,578.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,042.64x = 200,972,834,589.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,972,834,589.76/519,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,199.08

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