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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,957.93, 683,207.14 and 359,591.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,957.93, 683,207.14 and 359,591.19 is: 495,355.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,957.93 : 683,207.14 = 359,591.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,957.93/683,207.14 = 359,591.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,957.93x = 683,207.14 × 359,591.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,957.93x = 245,675,270,646.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,675,270,646.60/495,957.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,355.06

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