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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,539.23, 681,084.07 and 275,747.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,539.23, 681,084.07 and 275,747.94 is: 380,532.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,539.23 : 681,084.07 = 275,747.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,539.23/681,084.07 = 275,747.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,539.23x = 681,084.07 × 275,747.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,539.23x = 187,807,528,579.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,807,528,579.95/493,539.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,532.12

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