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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,185.38, 681,914.88 and 350,893.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,185.38, 681,914.88 and 350,893.14 is: 484,189.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,185.38 : 681,914.88 = 350,893.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,185.38/681,914.88 = 350,893.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,185.38x = 681,914.88 × 350,893.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,185.38x = 239,279,253,455.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,279,253,455.92/494,185.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,189.26

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