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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,837, 717,377.22 and 281,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,837, 717,377.22 and 281,373 is: 388,295.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,837 : 717,377.22 = 281,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,837/717,377.22 = 281,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,837x = 717,377.22 × 281,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,837x = 201,850,580,523.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,850,580,523.06/519,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,295.91

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