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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,973.08, 683,790.84 and 358,035.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,973.08, 683,790.84 and 358,035.72 is: 493,618.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,973.08 : 683,790.84 = 358,035.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,973.08/683,790.84 = 358,035.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,973.08x = 683,790.84 × 358,035.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,973.08x = 244,821,545,728.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,821,545,728.81/495,973.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,618.62

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