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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,419.96, 680,707.21 and 289,533.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,419.96, 680,707.21 and 289,533.24 is: 399,431.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,419.96 : 680,707.21 = 289,533.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,419.96/680,707.21 = 289,533.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,419.96x = 680,707.21 × 289,533.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,419.96x = 197,087,364,002.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,087,364,002.66/493,419.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,431.28

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