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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,675.38, 717,154.18 and 281,211.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,675.38, 717,154.18 and 281,211.38 is: 388,072.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,675.38 : 717,154.18 = 281,211.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,675.38/717,154.18 = 281,211.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,675.38x = 717,154.18 × 281,211.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,675.38x = 201,671,912,341.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,671,912,341.77/519,675.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,072.87

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