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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,570.19, 678,004.69 and 370,716.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,570.19, 678,004.69 and 370,716.57 is: 511,315.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,570.19 : 678,004.69 = 370,716.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,570.19/678,004.69 = 370,716.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,570.19x = 678,004.69 × 370,716.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,570.19x = 251,347,573,120.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,347,573,120.71/491,570.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,315.74

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