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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,244.96, 682,050.64 and 279,377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,244.96, 682,050.64 and 279,377.44 is: 385,536.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,244.96 : 682,050.64 = 279,377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,244.96/682,050.64 = 279,377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,244.96x = 682,050.64 × 279,377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,244.96x = 190,549,561,753.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,549,561,753.56/494,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,536.68

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