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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,130.32, 680,513.18 and 275,342.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,130.32, 680,513.18 and 275,342.36 is: 379,968.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,130.32 : 680,513.18 = 275,342.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,130.32/680,513.18 = 275,342.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,130.32x = 680,513.18 × 275,342.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,130.32x = 187,374,104,992.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,374,104,992.31/493,130.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,968.74

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