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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,499.17, 683,138.18 and 357,562.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,499.17, 683,138.18 and 357,562.34 is: 492,966.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,499.17 : 683,138.18 = 357,562.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,499.17/683,138.18 = 357,562.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,499.17x = 683,138.18 × 357,562.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,499.17x = 244,264,483,662.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,264,483,662.36/495,499.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,966.48

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