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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,036, 717,649.68 and 281,572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,036, 717,649.68 and 281,572 is: 388,569.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,036 : 717,649.68 = 281,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,036/717,649.68 = 281,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,036x = 717,649.68 × 281,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,036x = 202,070,055,696.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,070,055,696.96/520,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,569.36

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