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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,689.08, 681,297.54 and 275,888.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,689.08, 681,297.54 and 275,888.18 is: 380,729.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,689.08 : 681,297.54 = 275,888.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,689.08/681,297.54 = 275,888.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,689.08x = 681,297.54 × 275,888.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,689.08x = 187,961,938,349.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,961,938,349.08/493,689.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,729.38

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