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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,657, 717,128.82 and 281,193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,657, 717,128.82 and 281,193 is: 388,047.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,657 : 717,128.82 = 281,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,657/717,128.82 = 281,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,657x = 717,128.82 × 281,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,657x = 201,651,604,282.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,651,604,282.26/519,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,047.51

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