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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,305.88, 716,644.27 and 280,841.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,305.88, 716,644.27 and 280,841.88 is: 387,562.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,305.88 : 716,644.27 = 280,841.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,305.88/716,644.27 = 280,841.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,305.88x = 716,644.27 × 280,841.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,305.88x = 201,263,724,078.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,263,724,078.03/519,305.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,562.96

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