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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,216.37, 680,565.62 and 299,523.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,216.37, 680,565.62 and 299,523.35 is: 413,297.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,216.37 : 680,565.62 = 299,523.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,216.37/680,565.62 = 299,523.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,216.37x = 680,565.62 × 299,523.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,216.37x = 203,845,292,899.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,845,292,899.61/493,216.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,297.91

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