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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,732, 717,230.16 and 281,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,732, 717,230.16 and 281,268 is: 388,149.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,732 : 717,230.16 = 281,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,732/717,230.16 = 281,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,732x = 717,230.16 × 281,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,732x = 201,733,892,642.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,733,892,642.88/519,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,149.84

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