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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,068.24, 683,359.08 and 359,701.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,068.24, 683,359.08 and 359,701.44 is: 495,506.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,068.24 : 683,359.08 = 359,701.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,068.24/683,359.08 = 359,701.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,068.24x = 683,359.08 × 359,701.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,068.24x = 245,805,245,113.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,805,245,113.08/496,068.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,506.92

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