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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,306.13, 716,644.62 and 280,842.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,306.13, 716,644.62 and 280,842.13 is: 387,563.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,306.13 : 716,644.62 = 280,842.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,306.13/716,644.62 = 280,842.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,306.13x = 716,644.62 × 280,842.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,306.13x = 201,263,996,546.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,263,996,546.41/519,306.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,563.30

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