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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,349.05, 682,175.44 and 279,476.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,349.05, 682,175.44 and 279,476.30 is: 385,662.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,349.05 : 682,175.44 = 279,476.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,349.05/682,175.44 = 279,476.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,349.05x = 682,175.44 × 279,476.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,349.05x = 190,651,867,922.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,651,867,922.07/494,349.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,662.45

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