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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,743.63, 717,246.20 and 281,279.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,743.63, 717,246.20 and 281,279.63 is: 388,165.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,743.63 : 717,246.20 = 281,279.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,743.63/717,246.20 = 281,279.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,743.63x = 717,246.20 × 281,279.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,743.63x = 201,746,745,754.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,746,745,754.91/519,743.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,165.88

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