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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,807.84, 717,334.74 and 281,343.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,807.84, 717,334.74 and 281,343.84 is: 388,254.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,807.84 : 717,334.74 = 281,343.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,807.84/717,334.74 = 281,343.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,807.84x = 717,334.74 × 281,343.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,807.84x = 201,817,710,317.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,817,710,317.00/519,807.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,254.46

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