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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,717.09, 717,209.59 and 281,253.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,717.09, 717,209.59 and 281,253.09 is: 388,129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,717.09 : 717,209.59 = 281,253.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,717.09/717,209.59 = 281,253.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,717.09x = 717,209.59 × 281,253.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,717.09x = 201,717,415,878.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,717,415,878.89/519,717.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,129.27

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