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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,778.08, 686,949.80 and 280,024.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,778.08, 686,949.80 and 280,024.48 is: 386,442.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,778.08 : 686,949.80 = 280,024.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,778.08/686,949.80 = 280,024.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,778.08x = 686,949.80 × 280,024.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,778.08x = 192,362,760,531.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,362,760,531.10/497,778.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,442.81

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