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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,415.09, 680,840.35 and 275,596.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,415.09, 680,840.35 and 275,596.93 is: 380,283.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,415.09 : 680,840.35 = 275,596.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,415.09/680,840.35 = 275,596.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,415.09x = 680,840.35 × 275,596.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,415.09x = 187,637,510,280.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,637,510,280.13/493,415.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,283.28

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