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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,232.85, 681,891.09 and 386,775.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,232.85, 681,891.09 and 386,775.29 is: 532,554.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,232.85 : 681,891.09 = 386,775.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,232.85/681,891.09 = 386,775.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,232.85x = 681,891.09 × 386,775.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,232.85x = 263,738,624,083.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,738,624,083.17/495,232.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,554.79

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