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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,298.80, 680,679.39 and 289,272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,298.80, 680,679.39 and 289,272.76 is: 399,153.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,298.80 : 680,679.39 = 289,272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,298.80/680,679.39 = 289,272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,298.80x = 680,679.39 × 289,272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,298.80x = 196,902,005,820.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,902,005,820.42/493,298.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,153.63

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