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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,783.73, 682,865.85 and 277,075.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,783.73, 682,865.85 and 277,075.29 is: 382,399.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,783.73 : 682,865.85 = 277,075.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,783.73/682,865.85 = 277,075.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,783.73x = 682,865.85 × 277,075.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,783.73x = 189,205,253,419.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,205,253,419.85/494,783.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,399.91

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