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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,359.09, 681,724.26 and 372,144.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,359.09, 681,724.26 and 372,144.07 is: 513,188.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,359.09 : 681,724.26 = 372,144.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,359.09/681,724.26 = 372,144.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,359.09x = 681,724.26 × 372,144.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,359.09x = 253,699,640,734.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,699,640,734.14/494,359.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,188.99

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