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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,407.64, 680,908.11 and 289,462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,407.64, 680,908.11 and 289,462.04 is: 399,460.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,407.64 : 680,908.11 = 289,462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,407.64/680,908.11 = 289,462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,407.64x = 680,908.11 × 289,462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,407.64x = 197,097,047,168.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,097,047,168.60/493,407.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,460.88

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