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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,722.08, 681,343.12 and 275,921.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,722.08, 681,343.12 and 275,921.20 is: 380,774.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,722.08 : 681,343.12 = 275,921.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,722.08/681,343.12 = 275,921.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,722.08x = 681,343.12 × 275,921.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,722.08x = 187,997,011,282.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,997,011,282.14/493,722.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,774.97

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