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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,115.04, 679,494.96 and 340,200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,115.04, 679,494.96 and 340,200 is: 468,783.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,115.04 : 679,494.96 = 340,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,115.04/679,494.96 = 340,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,115.04x = 679,494.96 × 340,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,115.04x = 231,164,185,392
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,164,185,392/493,115.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,783.48

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