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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,366.97, 682,244.79 and 279,494.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,366.97, 682,244.79 and 279,494.22 is: 385,712.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,366.97 : 682,244.79 = 279,494.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,366.97/682,244.79 = 279,494.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,366.97x = 682,244.79 × 279,494.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,366.97x = 190,683,479,036.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,683,479,036.64/494,366.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,712.41

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