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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,671.63, 717,149.00 and 281,207.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,671.63, 717,149.00 and 281,207.63 is: 388,067.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,671.63 : 717,149.00 = 281,207.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,671.63/717,149.00 = 281,207.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,671.63x = 717,149.00 × 281,207.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,671.63x = 201,667,767,764.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,667,767,764.14/519,671.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,067.69

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