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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,972.92, 681,398.37 and 297,603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,972.92, 681,398.37 and 297,603 is: 410,520.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,972.92 : 681,398.37 = 297,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,972.92/681,398.37 = 297,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,972.92x = 681,398.37 × 297,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,972.92x = 202,786,199,107.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,786,199,107.11/493,972.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,520.88

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