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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,777.14, 681,426.45 and 278,926.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,777.14, 681,426.45 and 278,926.26 is: 384,926.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,777.14 : 681,426.45 = 278,926.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,777.14/681,426.45 = 278,926.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,777.14x = 681,426.45 × 278,926.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,777.14x = 190,067,731,163.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,067,731,163.58/493,777.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,926.15

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