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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,197.82, 680,540.02 and 299,504.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,197.82, 680,540.02 and 299,504.80 is: 413,272.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,197.82 : 680,540.02 = 299,504.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,197.82/680,540.02 = 299,504.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,197.82x = 680,540.02 × 299,504.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,197.82x = 203,825,002,582.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,825,002,582.10/493,197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,272.31

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