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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,596.68, 681,167.98 and 289,651.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,596.68, 681,167.98 and 289,651.04 is: 399,721.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,596.68 : 681,167.98 = 289,651.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,596.68/681,167.98 = 289,651.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,596.68x = 681,167.98 × 289,651.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,596.68x = 197,301,013,821.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,301,013,821.70/493,596.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,721.11

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