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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,125, 716,392.66 and 280,661

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,125, 716,392.66 and 280,661 is: 387,312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,125 : 716,392.66 = 280,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,125/716,392.66 = 280,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,125x = 716,392.66 × 280,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,125x = 201,063,480,348.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,063,480,348.26/519,125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,312.27

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