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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,572.19, 678,007.45 and 370,718.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,572.19, 678,007.45 and 370,718.57 is: 511,318.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,572.19 : 678,007.45 = 370,718.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,572.19/678,007.45 = 370,718.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,572.19x = 678,007.45 × 370,718.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,572.19x = 251,349,952,313.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,349,952,313.35/491,572.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,318.49

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