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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,014.68, 681,731.31 and 279,150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,014.68, 681,731.31 and 279,150.15 is: 385,222.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,014.68 : 681,731.31 = 279,150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,014.68/681,731.31 = 279,150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,014.68x = 681,731.31 × 279,150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,014.68x = 190,305,397,446.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,305,397,446.20/494,014.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,222.15

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