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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,867.38, 717,416.98 and 281,403.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,867.38, 717,416.98 and 281,403.38 is: 388,336.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,867.38 : 717,416.98 = 281,403.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,867.38/717,416.98 = 281,403.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,867.38x = 717,416.98 × 281,403.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,867.38x = 201,883,558,750.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,883,558,750.80/519,867.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,336.66

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