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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,255.19, 682,050.50 and 290,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,255.19, 682,050.50 and 290,327 is: 400,638.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,255.19 : 682,050.50 = 290,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,255.19/682,050.50 = 290,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,255.19x = 682,050.50 × 290,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,255.19x = 198,017,675,513.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,017,675,513.50/494,255.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,638.54

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