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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,662.53, 677,014.89 and 286,674.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,662.53, 677,014.89 and 286,674.05 is: 395,552.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,662.53 : 677,014.89 = 286,674.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,662.53/677,014.89 = 286,674.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,662.53x = 677,014.89 × 286,674.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,662.53x = 194,082,597,041.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,082,597,041.53/490,662.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,552.11

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