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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,084, 716,336.64 and 280,620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,084, 716,336.64 and 280,620 is: 387,255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,084 : 716,336.64 = 280,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,084/716,336.64 = 280,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,084x = 716,336.64 × 280,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,084x = 201,018,387,916.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,018,387,916.80/519,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,255.99

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