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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,146.53, 681,995.34 and 312,875.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,146.53, 681,995.34 and 312,875.28 is: 431,814.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,146.53 : 681,995.34 = 312,875.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,146.53/681,995.34 = 312,875.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,146.53x = 681,995.34 × 312,875.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,146.53x = 213,379,482,961.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,379,482,961.20/494,146.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,814.19

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