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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,737, 717,237.42 and 281,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,737, 717,237.42 and 281,273 is: 388,156.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,737 : 717,237.42 = 281,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,737/717,237.42 = 281,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,737x = 717,237.42 × 281,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,737x = 201,739,520,835.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,739,520,835.66/519,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,156.93

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