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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,983.97, 680,338.49 and 311,630.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,983.97, 680,338.49 and 311,630.64 is: 430,063.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,983.97 : 680,338.49 = 311,630.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,983.97/680,338.49 = 311,630.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,983.97x = 680,338.49 × 311,630.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,983.97x = 212,014,317,497.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,014,317,497.18/492,983.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,063.31

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