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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,004.78, 738,110.76 and 278,874.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,004.78, 738,110.76 and 278,874.79 is: 418,370.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,004.78 : 738,110.76 = 278,874.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,004.78/738,110.76 = 278,874.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,004.78x = 738,110.76 × 278,874.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,004.78x = 205,840,483,191.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,840,483,191.74/492,004.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,370.90

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