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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,721.94, 681,143.33 and 286,955.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,721.94, 681,143.33 and 286,955.94 is: 395,887.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,721.94 : 681,143.33 = 286,955.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,721.94/681,143.33 = 286,955.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,721.94x = 681,143.33 × 286,955.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,721.94x = 195,458,125,252.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,458,125,252.27/493,721.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,887.06

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