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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,818.99, 681,525.51 and 278,972.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,818.99, 681,525.51 and 278,972.89 is: 385,013.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,818.99 : 681,525.51 = 278,972.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,818.99/681,525.51 = 278,972.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,818.99x = 681,525.51 × 278,972.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,818.99x = 190,127,141,133.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,127,141,133.42/493,818.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,013.83

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