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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,674.60, 740,511.90 and 283,722.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,674.60, 740,511.90 and 283,722.60 is: 425,583.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,674.60 : 740,511.90 = 283,722.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,674.60/740,511.90 = 283,722.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,674.60x = 740,511.90 × 283,722.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,674.60x = 210,099,961,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,099,961,598.94/493,674.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,583.90

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