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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,736.76, 717,236.74 and 281,272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,736.76, 717,236.74 and 281,272.76 is: 388,156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,736.76 : 717,236.74 = 281,272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,736.76/717,236.74 = 281,272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,736.76x = 717,236.74 × 281,272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,736.76x = 201,739,157,433.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,739,157,433.20/519,736.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,156.41

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