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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,635.53, 676,977.78 and 286,647.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,635.53, 676,977.78 and 286,647.05 is: 395,514.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,635.53 : 676,977.78 = 286,647.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,635.53/676,977.78 = 286,647.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,635.53x = 676,977.78 × 286,647.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,635.53x = 194,053,685,715.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,053,685,715.28/490,635.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,514.95

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