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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,257.36, 676,450.20 and 286,215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,257.36, 676,450.20 and 286,215.84 is: 394,916.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,257.36 : 676,450.20 = 286,215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,257.36/676,450.20 = 286,215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,257.36x = 676,450.20 × 286,215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,257.36x = 193,610,762,211.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,610,762,211.17/490,257.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,916.58

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