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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,141, 716,414.58 and 280,677

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,141, 716,414.58 and 280,677 is: 387,334.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,141 : 716,414.58 = 280,677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,141/716,414.58 = 280,677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,141x = 716,414.58 × 280,677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,141x = 201,081,095,070.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,081,095,070.66/519,141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,334.26

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