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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,995.64, 678,955.21 and 285,304.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,995.64, 678,955.21 and 285,304.09 is: 393,720.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,995.64 : 678,955.21 = 285,304.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,995.64/678,955.21 = 285,304.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,995.64x = 678,955.21 × 285,304.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,995.64x = 193,708,695,929.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,708,695,929.16/491,995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,720.35

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