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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,407.89, 680,908.44 and 289,462.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,407.89, 680,908.44 and 289,462.31 is: 399,461.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,407.89 : 680,908.44 = 289,462.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,407.89/680,908.44 = 289,462.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,407.89x = 680,908.44 × 289,462.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,407.89x = 197,097,326,536.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,097,326,536.35/493,407.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,461.24

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