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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,216.52, 676,393.86 and 286,174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,216.52, 676,393.86 and 286,174.83 is: 394,860.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,216.52 : 676,393.86 = 286,174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,216.52/676,393.86 = 286,174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,216.52x = 676,393.86 × 286,174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,216.52x = 193,566,901,508.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,566,901,508.18/490,216.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,860.01

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