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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,138.24, 680,314.72 and 289,085.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,138.24, 680,314.72 and 289,085.68 is: 398,811.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,138.24 : 680,314.72 = 289,085.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,138.24/680,314.72 = 289,085.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,138.24x = 680,314.72 × 289,085.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,138.24x = 196,669,243,445.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,669,243,445.21/493,138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,811.59

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