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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,023.57, 680,373.18 and 278,183.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,023.57, 680,373.18 and 278,183.62 is: 383,893.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,023.57 : 680,373.18 = 278,183.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,023.57/680,373.18 = 278,183.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,023.57x = 680,373.18 × 278,183.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,023.57x = 189,268,674,163.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,268,674,163.31/493,023.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,893.76

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