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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,699, 717,184.62 and 281,235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,699, 717,184.62 and 281,235 is: 388,104.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,699 : 717,184.62 = 281,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,699/717,184.62 = 281,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,699x = 717,184.62 × 281,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,699x = 201,697,416,605.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,697,416,605.70/519,699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,104.30

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