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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,089.13, 717,723 and 281,625.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,089.13, 717,723 and 281,625.13 is: 388,642.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,089.13 : 717,723 = 281,625.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,089.13/717,723 = 281,625.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,089.13x = 717,723 × 281,625.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,089.13x = 202,128,833,178.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,128,833,178.99/520,089.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,642.68

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