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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,117.32, 680,495.25 and 275,329.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,117.32, 680,495.25 and 275,329.35 is: 379,950.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,117.32 : 680,495.25 = 275,329.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,117.32/680,495.25 = 275,329.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,117.32x = 680,495.25 × 275,329.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,117.32x = 187,360,314,860.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,360,314,860.59/493,117.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,950.79

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