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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,393.62, 680,878.35 and 278,529.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,393.62, 680,878.35 and 278,529.06 is: 384,367.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,393.62 : 680,878.35 = 278,529.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,393.62/680,878.35 = 278,529.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,393.62x = 680,878.35 × 278,529.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,393.62x = 189,644,406,799.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,644,406,799.85/493,393.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,367.37

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