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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521,005.50, 718,987.59 and 282,541.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521,005.50, 718,987.59 and 282,541.50 is: 389,907.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521,005.50 : 718,987.59 = 282,541.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521,005.50/718,987.59 = 282,541.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521,005.50x = 718,987.59 × 282,541.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521,005.50x = 203,143,832,159.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,143,832,159.99/521,005.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,907.27

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