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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,674.39, 681,717.68 and 396,446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,674.39, 681,717.68 and 396,446.06 is: 546,347.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,674.39 : 681,717.68 = 396,446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,674.39/681,717.68 = 396,446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,674.39x = 681,717.68 × 396,446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,674.39x = 270,264,287,158.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,264,287,158.58/494,674.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,347.84

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