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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,737.63, 717,237.95 and 281,273.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,737.63, 717,237.95 and 281,273.63 is: 388,157.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,737.63 : 717,237.95 = 281,273.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,737.63/717,237.95 = 281,273.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,737.63x = 717,237.95 × 281,273.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,737.63x = 201,740,116,777.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,740,116,777.70/519,737.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,157.61

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