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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,632.43, 676,973.52 and 286,643.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,632.43, 676,973.52 and 286,643.96 is: 395,510.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,632.43 : 676,973.52 = 286,643.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,632.43/676,973.52 = 286,643.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,632.43x = 676,973.52 × 286,643.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,632.43x = 194,050,370,525.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,050,370,525.39/490,632.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,510.69

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