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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,131.84, 677,858.72 and 319,262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,131.84, 677,858.72 and 319,262.72 is: 440,645.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,131.84 : 677,858.72 = 319,262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,131.84/677,858.72 = 319,262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,131.84x = 677,858.72 × 319,262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,131.84x = 216,415,018,722.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,415,018,722.92/491,131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,645.47

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