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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,163.87, 680,527.37 and 302,151.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,163.87, 680,527.37 and 302,151.29 is: 416,945.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,163.87 : 680,527.37 = 302,151.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,163.87/680,527.37 = 302,151.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,163.87x = 680,527.37 × 302,151.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,163.87x = 205,622,217,812.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,622,217,812.41/493,163.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,945.02

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