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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,160.70, 680,597.73 and 278,319.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,160.70, 680,597.73 and 278,319.54 is: 384,101.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,160.70 : 680,597.73 = 278,319.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,160.70/680,597.73 = 278,319.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,160.70x = 680,597.73 × 278,319.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,160.70x = 189,423,647,138.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,423,647,138.64/493,160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,101.26

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