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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,538.32, 681,055.32 and 278,722

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,538.32, 681,055.32 and 278,722 is: 384,620.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,538.32 : 681,055.32 = 278,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,538.32/681,055.32 = 278,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,538.32x = 681,055.32 × 278,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,538.32x = 189,825,100,901.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,825,100,901.04/493,538.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,620.79

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