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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,708.96, 681,318.84 and 278,849.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,708.96, 681,318.84 and 278,849.44 is: 384,812.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,708.96 : 681,318.84 = 278,849.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,708.96/681,318.84 = 278,849.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,708.96x = 681,318.84 × 278,849.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,708.96x = 189,985,376,995.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,985,376,995.45/493,708.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,812.50

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