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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,347.92, 682,235.10 and 279,490.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,347.92, 682,235.10 and 279,490.02 is: 385,716.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,347.92 : 682,235.10 = 279,490.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,347.92/682,235.10 = 279,490.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,347.92x = 682,235.10 × 279,490.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,347.92x = 190,677,901,743.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,677,901,743.70/494,347.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,716.00

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