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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,183.74, 680,593.83 and 342,368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,183.74, 680,593.83 and 342,368.22 is: 472,468.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,183.74 : 680,593.83 = 342,368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,183.74/680,593.83 = 342,368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,183.74x = 680,593.83 × 342,368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,183.74x = 233,013,698,120.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,013,698,120.08/493,183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,468.33

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