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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,756.72, 717,264.36 and 281,292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,756.72, 717,264.36 and 281,292.72 is: 388,184.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,756.72 : 717,264.36 = 281,292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,756.72/717,264.36 = 281,292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,756.72x = 717,264.36 × 281,292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,756.72x = 201,761,242,783.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,761,242,783.46/519,756.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,184.00

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