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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,569.19, 678,003.31 and 370,715.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,569.19, 678,003.31 and 370,715.57 is: 511,314.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,569.19 : 678,003.31 = 370,715.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,569.19/678,003.31 = 370,715.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,569.19x = 678,003.31 × 370,715.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,569.19x = 251,346,383,528.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,346,383,528.54/491,569.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,314.36

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