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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,671.67, 678,506.72 and 287,761.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,671.67, 678,506.72 and 287,761.41 is: 397,110.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,671.67 : 678,506.72 = 287,761.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,671.67/678,506.72 = 287,761.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,671.67x = 678,506.72 × 287,761.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,671.67x = 195,248,051,161.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,248,051,161.08/491,671.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,110.64

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