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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,833.96, 717,371.94 and 281,369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,833.96, 717,371.94 and 281,369.96 is: 388,291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,833.96 : 717,371.94 = 281,369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,833.96/717,371.94 = 281,369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,833.96x = 717,371.94 × 281,369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,833.96x = 201,846,914,062.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,846,914,062.92/519,833.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,291.13

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