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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,052.88, 676,252.02 and 286,115.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,052.88, 676,252.02 and 286,115.10 is: 394,826.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,052.88 : 676,252.02 = 286,115.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,052.88/676,252.02 = 286,115.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,052.88x = 676,252.02 × 286,115.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,052.88x = 193,485,914,327.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,485,914,327.50/490,052.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,826.60

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