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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,231.85, 681,889.72 and 386,774.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,231.85, 681,889.72 and 386,774.29 is: 532,553.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,231.85 : 681,889.72 = 386,774.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,231.85/681,889.72 = 386,774.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,231.85x = 681,889.72 × 386,774.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,231.85x = 263,737,406,967.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,737,406,967.98/495,231.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,553.41

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