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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,161.38, 680,555.98 and 275,373.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,161.38, 680,555.98 and 275,373.41 is: 380,011.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,161.38 : 680,555.98 = 275,373.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,161.38/680,555.98 = 275,373.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,161.38x = 680,555.98 × 275,373.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,161.38x = 187,407,019,531.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,407,019,531.63/493,161.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,011.55

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