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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,261.53, 680,668.76 and 278,372.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,261.53, 680,668.76 and 278,372.39 is: 384,135.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,261.53 : 680,668.76 = 278,372.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,261.53/680,668.76 = 278,372.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,261.53x = 680,668.76 × 278,372.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,261.53x = 189,479,384,724.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,479,384,724.33/493,261.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,135.74

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