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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,751.80, 685,498.38 and 281,879.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,751.80, 685,498.38 and 281,879.08 is: 388,982.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,751.80 : 685,498.38 = 281,879.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,751.80/685,498.38 = 281,879.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,751.80x = 685,498.38 × 281,879.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,751.80x = 193,227,652,695.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,227,652,695.89/496,751.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,982.29

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