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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,221.96, 676,401.36 and 286,180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,221.96, 676,401.36 and 286,180.28 is: 394,867.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,221.96 : 676,401.36 = 286,180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,221.96/676,401.36 = 286,180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,221.96x = 676,401.36 × 286,180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,221.96x = 193,572,730,597.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,572,730,597.18/490,221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,867.52

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