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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,039.49, 688,688.66 and 278,281.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,039.49, 688,688.66 and 278,281.82 is: 384,036.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,039.49 : 688,688.66 = 278,281.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,039.49/688,688.66 = 278,281.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,039.49x = 688,688.66 × 278,281.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,039.49x = 191,649,532,326.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,649,532,326.75/499,039.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,036.81

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