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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,383.41, 682,254.36 and 290,442.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,383.41, 682,254.36 and 290,442.83 is: 400,814.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,383.41 : 682,254.36 = 290,442.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,383.41/682,254.36 = 290,442.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,383.41x = 682,254.36 × 290,442.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,383.41x = 198,155,883,686.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,155,883,686.97/494,383.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,814.19

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