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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,483.89, 676,845.99 and 286,553.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,483.89, 676,845.99 and 286,553.70 is: 395,431.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,483.89 : 676,845.99 = 286,553.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,483.89/676,845.99 = 286,553.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,483.89x = 676,845.99 × 286,553.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,483.89x = 193,952,722,764.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,952,722,764.66/490,483.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,431.38

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