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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,127.32, 680,509.04 and 275,339.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,127.32, 680,509.04 and 275,339.36 is: 379,964.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,127.32 : 680,509.04 = 275,339.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,127.32/680,509.04 = 275,339.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,127.32x = 680,509.04 × 275,339.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,127.32x = 187,370,923,547.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,370,923,547.81/493,127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,964.60

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