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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,249.10, 681,143.73 and 363,046.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,249.10, 681,143.73 and 363,046.05 is: 501,342.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,249.10 : 681,143.73 = 363,046.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,249.10/681,143.73 = 363,046.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,249.10x = 681,143.73 × 363,046.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,249.10x = 247,286,541,339.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,286,541,339.48/493,249.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,342.11

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