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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,251.96, 716,568.05 and 286,679.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,251.96, 716,568.05 and 286,679.09 is: 395,617.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,251.96 : 716,568.05 = 286,679.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,251.96/716,568.05 = 286,679.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,251.96x = 716,568.05 × 286,679.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,251.96x = 205,425,079,005.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,425,079,005.19/519,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,617.34

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