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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,003.20, 680,162.04 and 364,251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,003.20, 680,162.04 and 364,251.72 is: 502,532.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,003.20 : 680,162.04 = 364,251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,003.20/680,162.04 = 364,251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,003.20x = 680,162.04 × 364,251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,003.20x = 247,750,192,948.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,750,192,948.71/493,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,532.63

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