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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,975.76, 678,694.54 and 287,901.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,975.76, 678,694.54 and 287,901.56 is: 397,168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,975.76 : 678,694.54 = 287,901.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,975.76/678,694.54 = 287,901.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,975.76x = 678,694.54 × 287,901.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,975.76x = 195,397,216,829.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,397,216,829.48/491,975.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,168.38

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