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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,132.84, 677,860.10 and 319,263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,132.84, 677,860.10 and 319,263.72 is: 440,646.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,132.84 : 677,860.10 = 319,263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,132.84/677,860.10 = 319,263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,132.84x = 677,860.10 × 319,263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,132.84x = 216,416,137,165.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,416,137,165.57/491,132.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,646.85

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