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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,140.50, 716,413.89 and 280,676.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,140.50, 716,413.89 and 280,676.50 is: 387,333.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,140.50 : 716,413.89 = 280,676.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,140.50/716,413.89 = 280,676.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,140.50x = 716,413.89 × 280,676.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,140.50x = 201,080,543,196.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,080,543,196.59/519,140.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,333.57

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