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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,745.12, 717,248.28 and 281,281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,745.12, 717,248.28 and 281,281.12 is: 388,167.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,745.12 : 717,248.28 = 281,281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,745.12/717,248.28 = 281,281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,745.12x = 717,248.28 × 281,281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,745.12x = 201,748,399,516.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,748,399,516.47/519,745.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,167.95

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