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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,994.51, 678,953.66 and 285,302.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,994.51, 678,953.66 and 285,302.96 is: 393,718.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,994.51 : 678,953.66 = 285,302.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,994.51/678,953.66 = 285,302.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,994.51x = 678,953.66 × 285,302.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,994.51x = 193,707,489,171.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,707,489,171.70/491,994.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,718.80

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