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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,148.03, 681,997.41 and 312,876.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,148.03, 681,997.41 and 312,876.78 is: 431,816.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,148.03 : 681,997.41 = 312,876.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,148.03/681,997.41 = 312,876.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,148.03x = 681,997.41 × 312,876.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,148.03x = 213,381,153,609.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,381,153,609.14/494,148.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,816.26

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