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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,424.96, 680,864.80 and 278,538.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,424.96, 680,864.80 and 278,538.56 is: 384,348.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,424.96 : 680,864.80 = 278,538.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,424.96/680,864.80 = 278,538.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,424.96x = 680,864.80 × 278,538.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,424.96x = 189,647,100,946.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,647,100,946.69/493,424.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,348.41

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