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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,863.28, 681,527.68 and 278,999.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,863.28, 681,527.68 and 278,999.44 is: 385,017.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,863.28 : 681,527.68 = 278,999.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,863.28/681,527.68 = 278,999.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,863.28x = 681,527.68 × 278,999.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,863.28x = 190,145,841,064.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,145,841,064.50/493,863.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,017.17

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