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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,721.97, 717,216.31 and 281,257.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,721.97, 717,216.31 and 281,257.97 is: 388,135.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,721.97 : 717,216.31 = 281,257.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,721.97/717,216.31 = 281,257.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,721.97x = 717,216.31 × 281,257.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,721.97x = 201,722,803,401.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,722,803,401.49/519,721.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,135.99

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