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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,139.24, 680,316.10 and 289,086.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,139.24, 680,316.10 and 289,086.68 is: 398,812.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,139.24 : 680,316.10 = 289,086.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,139.24/680,316.10 = 289,086.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,139.24x = 680,316.10 × 289,086.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,139.24x = 196,670,322,699.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,670,322,699.55/493,139.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,812.97

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