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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,157.50, 716,437.35 and 280,693.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,157.50, 716,437.35 and 280,693.50 is: 387,357.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,157.50 : 716,437.35 = 280,693.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,157.50/716,437.35 = 280,693.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,157.50x = 716,437.35 × 280,693.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,157.50x = 201,099,307,302.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,099,307,302.23/519,157.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,357.03

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