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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,031.91, 678,771.90 and 287,956.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,031.91, 678,771.90 and 287,956.42 is: 397,244.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,031.91 : 678,771.90 = 287,956.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,031.91/678,771.90 = 287,956.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,031.91x = 678,771.90 × 287,956.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,031.91x = 195,456,724,623.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,456,724,623.67/492,031.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,244.00

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