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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,972.42, 681,397.68 and 297,602.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,972.42, 681,397.68 and 297,602.50 is: 410,520.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,972.42 : 681,397.68 = 297,602.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,972.42/681,397.68 = 297,602.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,972.42x = 681,397.68 × 297,602.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,972.42x = 202,785,653,062.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,785,653,062.20/493,972.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,520.19

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