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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,148.06, 684,663.50 and 281,302.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,148.06, 684,663.50 and 281,302.58 is: 388,185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,148.06 : 684,663.50 = 281,302.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,148.06/684,663.50 = 281,302.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,148.06x = 684,663.50 × 281,302.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,148.06x = 192,597,608,981.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,597,608,981.83/496,148.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,185.75

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