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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,245.41, 680,633.55 and 289,258.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,245.41, 680,633.55 and 289,258.81 is: 399,150.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,245.41 : 680,633.55 = 289,258.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,245.41/680,633.55 = 289,258.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,245.41x = 680,633.55 × 289,258.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,245.41x = 196,879,249,017.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,879,249,017.49/493,245.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,150.70

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