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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,474.32, 680,988.58 and 278,623.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,474.32, 680,988.58 and 278,623.44 is: 384,496.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,474.32 : 680,988.58 = 278,623.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,474.32/680,988.58 = 278,623.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,474.32x = 680,988.58 × 278,623.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,474.32x = 189,739,380,760.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,739,380,760.32/493,474.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,496.97

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