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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,219.84, 676,398.43 and 286,178.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,219.84, 676,398.43 and 286,178.16 is: 394,864.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,219.84 : 676,398.43 = 286,178.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,219.84/676,398.43 = 286,178.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,219.84x = 676,398.43 × 286,178.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,219.84x = 193,570,458,124.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,570,458,124.29/490,219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,864.59

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