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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,207.08, 684,751.14 and 281,366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,207.08, 684,751.14 and 281,366.76 is: 388,277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,207.08 : 684,751.14 = 281,366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,207.08/684,751.14 = 281,366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,207.08x = 684,751.14 × 281,366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,207.08x = 192,666,209,668.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,666,209,668.11/496,207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,277.83

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