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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,220.88, 680,571.82 and 299,527.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,220.88, 680,571.82 and 299,527.86 is: 413,304.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,220.88 : 680,571.82 = 299,527.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,220.88/680,571.82 = 299,527.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,220.88x = 680,571.82 × 299,527.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,220.88x = 203,850,220,820.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,850,220,820.91/493,220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,304.12

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