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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,720.95, 677,148.26 and 286,819.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,720.95, 677,148.26 and 286,819.65 is: 395,783.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,720.95 : 677,148.26 = 286,819.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,720.95/677,148.26 = 286,819.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,720.95x = 677,148.26 × 286,819.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,720.95x = 194,219,425,497.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,219,425,497.21/490,720.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,783.85

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