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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,171.74, 680,538.24 and 302,159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,171.74, 680,538.24 and 302,159.16 is: 416,955.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,171.74 : 680,538.24 = 302,159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,171.74/680,538.24 = 302,159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,171.74x = 680,538.24 × 302,159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,171.74x = 205,630,862,946.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,630,862,946.28/493,171.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,955.89

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