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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,794.79, 683,963.46 and 359,529.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,794.79, 683,963.46 and 359,529.84 is: 495,981.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,794.79 : 683,963.46 = 359,529.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,794.79/683,963.46 = 359,529.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,794.79x = 683,963.46 × 359,529.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,794.79x = 245,905,273,339.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,905,273,339.65/495,794.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,981.96

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