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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,046.07, 680,435.67 and 278,107.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,046.07, 680,435.67 and 278,107.71 is: 383,806.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,046.07 : 680,435.67 = 278,107.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,046.07/680,435.67 = 278,107.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,046.07x = 680,435.67 × 278,107.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,046.07x = 189,234,405,986.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,234,405,986.02/493,046.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,806.74

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