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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,416.91, 682,276.38 and 279,561.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,416.91, 682,276.38 and 279,561.47 is: 385,784.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,416.91 : 682,276.38 = 279,561.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,416.91/682,276.38 = 279,561.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,416.91x = 682,276.38 × 279,561.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,416.91x = 190,738,187,739.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,738,187,739.08/494,416.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,784.11

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