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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,625.88, 682,521.66 and 293,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,625.88, 682,521.66 and 293,383 is: 404,831.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,625.88 : 682,521.66 = 293,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,625.88/682,521.66 = 293,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,625.88x = 682,521.66 × 293,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,625.88x = 200,240,252,175.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,240,252,175.78/494,625.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,831.73

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