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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,712.97, 682,704.12 and 279,848.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,712.97, 682,704.12 and 279,848.47 is: 386,191.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,712.97 : 682,704.12 = 279,848.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,712.97/682,704.12 = 279,848.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,712.97x = 682,704.12 × 279,848.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,712.97x = 191,053,703,444.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,053,703,444.70/494,712.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,191.01

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