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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,159.70, 680,596.35 and 278,318.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,159.70, 680,596.35 and 278,318.54 is: 384,099.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,159.70 : 680,596.35 = 278,318.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,159.70/680,596.35 = 278,318.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,159.70x = 680,596.35 × 278,318.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,159.70x = 189,422,582,461.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,422,582,461.33/493,159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,099.88

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