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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,744.50, 717,247.77 and 281,280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,744.50, 717,247.77 and 281,280.50 is: 388,167.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,744.50 : 717,247.77 = 281,280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,744.50/717,247.77 = 281,280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,744.50x = 717,247.77 × 281,280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,744.50x = 201,747,811,369.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,747,811,369.49/519,744.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,167.28

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