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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,985.97, 680,341.25 and 311,632.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,985.97, 680,341.25 and 311,632.64 is: 430,066.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,985.97 : 680,341.25 = 311,632.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,985.97/680,341.25 = 311,632.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,985.97x = 680,341.25 × 311,632.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,985.97x = 212,016,539,838.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,016,539,838.40/492,985.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,066.07

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