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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,462.81, 737,299.39 and 278,331.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,462.81, 737,299.39 and 278,331.46 is: 417,556.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,462.81 : 737,299.39 = 278,331.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,462.81/737,299.39 = 278,331.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,462.81x = 737,299.39 × 278,331.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,462.81x = 205,213,615,675.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,213,615,675.81/491,462.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,556.75

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