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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,805.71, 682,774.34 and 277,026.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,805.71, 682,774.34 and 277,026.68 is: 382,264.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,805.71 : 682,774.34 = 277,026.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,805.71/682,774.34 = 277,026.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,805.71x = 682,774.34 × 277,026.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,805.71x = 189,146,712,279.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,146,712,279.10/494,805.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,264.61

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