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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,211.58, 684,757.35 and 281,371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,211.58, 684,757.35 and 281,371.26 is: 388,284.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,211.58 : 684,757.35 = 281,371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,211.58/684,757.35 = 281,371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,211.58x = 684,757.35 × 281,371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,211.58x = 192,671,038,363.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,671,038,363.76/496,211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,284.04

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