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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,961.71, 676,220.40 and 299,086.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,961.71, 676,220.40 and 299,086.02 is: 412,783.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,961.71 : 676,220.40 = 299,086.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,961.71/676,220.40 = 299,086.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,961.71x = 676,220.40 × 299,086.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,961.71x = 202,248,068,078.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,248,068,078.81/489,961.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,783.42

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