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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,733.13, 717,231.71 and 281,269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,733.13, 717,231.71 and 281,269.13 is: 388,151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,733.13 : 717,231.71 = 281,269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,733.13/717,231.71 = 281,269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,733.13x = 717,231.71 × 281,269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,733.13x = 201,735,136,197.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,735,136,197.13/519,733.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,151.39

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