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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,986.68, 741,483.72 and 343,360.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,986.68, 741,483.72 and 343,360.08 is: 514,349.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,986.68 : 741,483.72 = 343,360.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,986.68/741,483.72 = 343,360.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,986.68x = 741,483.72 × 343,360.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,986.68x = 254,595,909,417.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,595,909,417.90/494,986.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,349.01

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