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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,643.63, 717,072.44 and 287,060.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,643.63, 717,072.44 and 287,060.28 is: 396,123.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,643.63 : 717,072.44 = 287,060.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,643.63/717,072.44 = 287,060.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,643.63x = 717,072.44 × 287,060.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,643.63x = 205,843,015,406.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,843,015,406.68/519,643.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,123.43

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