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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,277.73, 716,602.85 and 280,813.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,277.73, 716,602.85 and 280,813.73 is: 387,522.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,277.73 : 716,602.85 = 280,813.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,277.73/716,602.85 = 280,813.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,277.73x = 716,602.85 × 280,813.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,277.73x = 201,231,917,833.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,231,917,833.06/519,277.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,522.72

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