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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,276.48, 716,601.12 and 280,812.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,276.48, 716,601.12 and 280,812.48 is: 387,520.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,276.48 : 716,601.12 = 280,812.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,276.48/716,601.12 = 280,812.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,276.48x = 716,601.12 × 280,812.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,276.48x = 201,230,537,677.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,230,537,677.98/519,276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,520.99

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