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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,125.32, 680,506.28 and 275,337.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,125.32, 680,506.28 and 275,337.36 is: 379,961.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,125.32 : 680,506.28 = 275,337.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,125.32/680,506.28 = 275,337.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,125.32x = 680,506.28 × 275,337.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,125.32x = 187,368,802,598.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,368,802,598.62/493,125.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,961.84

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