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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,640, 686,722.82 and 279,842.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,640, 686,722.82 and 279,842.48 is: 386,171.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,640 : 686,722.82 = 279,842.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,640/686,722.82 = 279,842.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,640x = 686,722.82 × 279,842.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,640x = 192,174,212,188.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,174,212,188.57/497,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,171.15

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