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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,768.59, 740,802.24 and 349,952.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,768.59, 740,802.24 and 349,952.58 is: 525,034.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,768.59 : 740,802.24 = 349,952.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,768.59/740,802.24 = 349,952.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,768.59x = 740,802.24 × 349,952.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,768.59x = 259,245,655,157.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,245,655,157.78/493,768.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,034.72

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