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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,168.25, 682,025.36 and 312,897

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,168.25, 682,025.36 and 312,897 is: 431,844.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,168.25 : 682,025.36 = 312,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,168.25/682,025.36 = 312,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,168.25x = 682,025.36 × 312,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,168.25x = 213,403,687,503.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,403,687,503.44/494,168.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,844.19

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