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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,433.76, 676,777 and 286,503.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,433.76, 676,777 and 286,503.56 is: 395,362.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,433.76 : 676,777 = 286,503.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,433.76/676,777 = 286,503.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,433.76x = 676,777 × 286,503.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,433.76x = 193,899,019,826.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,899,019,826.12/490,433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,362.30

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