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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,183.24, 680,593.14 and 342,367.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,183.24, 680,593.14 and 342,367.72 is: 472,467.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,183.24 : 680,593.14 = 342,367.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,183.24/680,593.14 = 342,367.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,183.24x = 680,593.14 × 342,367.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,183.24x = 233,013,121,589.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,013,121,589.44/493,183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,467.64

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