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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,410.79, 682,267.94 and 279,555.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,410.79, 682,267.94 and 279,555.35 is: 385,775.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,410.79 : 682,267.94 = 279,555.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,410.79/682,267.94 = 279,555.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,410.79x = 682,267.94 × 279,555.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,410.79x = 190,731,650,048.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,731,650,048.03/494,410.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,775.67

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