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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,973.42, 681,399.06 and 297,603.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,973.42, 681,399.06 and 297,603.50 is: 410,521.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,973.42 : 681,399.06 = 297,603.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,973.42/681,399.06 = 297,603.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,973.42x = 681,399.06 × 297,603.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,973.42x = 202,786,745,152.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,786,745,152.71/493,973.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,521.57

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