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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,717, 717,209.82 and 281,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,717, 717,209.82 and 281,253 is: 388,129.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,717 : 717,209.82 = 281,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,717/717,209.82 = 281,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,717x = 717,209.82 × 281,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,717x = 201,717,413,504.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,717,413,504.46/519,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,129.33

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