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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,373.97, 680,740.61 and 289,414.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,373.97, 680,740.61 and 289,414.35 is: 399,324.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,373.97 : 680,740.61 = 289,414.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,373.97/680,740.61 = 289,414.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,373.97x = 680,740.61 × 289,414.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,373.97x = 197,016,099,714.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,016,099,714.68/493,373.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,324.07

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