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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,687.08, 681,294.78 and 275,886.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,687.08, 681,294.78 and 275,886.18 is: 380,726.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,687.08 : 681,294.78 = 275,886.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,687.08/681,294.78 = 275,886.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,687.08x = 681,294.78 × 275,886.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,687.08x = 187,959,814,308.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,959,814,308.14/493,687.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,726.62

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