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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,139.60, 778,171.80 and 281,981.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,139.60, 778,171.80 and 281,981.20 is: 422,679.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,139.60 : 778,171.80 = 281,981.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,139.60/778,171.80 = 281,981.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,139.60x = 778,171.80 × 281,981.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,139.60x = 219,429,817,970.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,429,817,970.16/519,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,679.79

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