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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,615.30, 681,115.62 and 278,751.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,615.30, 681,115.62 and 278,751.10 is: 384,635.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,615.30 : 681,115.62 = 278,751.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,615.30/681,115.62 = 278,751.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,615.30x = 681,115.62 × 278,751.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,615.30x = 189,861,728,302.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,861,728,302.18/493,615.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,635.01

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