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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,220.46, 676,399.29 and 286,178.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,220.46, 676,399.29 and 286,178.78 is: 394,865.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,220.46 : 676,399.29 = 286,178.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,220.46/676,399.29 = 286,178.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,220.46x = 676,399.29 × 286,178.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,220.46x = 193,571,120,223.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,571,120,223.07/490,220.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,865.45

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