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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,623.41, 681,267.94 and 284,066.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,623.41, 681,267.94 and 284,066.98 is: 392,051.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,623.41 : 681,267.94 = 284,066.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,623.41/681,267.94 = 284,066.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,623.41x = 681,267.94 × 284,066.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,623.41x = 193,525,727,516.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,525,727,516.71/493,623.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,051.35

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