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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,256.65, 680,807.91 and 289,373.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,256.65, 680,807.91 and 289,373.06 is: 399,401.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,256.65 : 680,807.91 = 289,373.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,256.65/680,807.91 = 289,373.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,256.65x = 680,807.91 × 289,373.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,256.65x = 197,007,469,890.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,007,469,890.92/493,256.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,401.55

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