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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,135.63, 684,947.69 and 379,629.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,135.63, 684,947.69 and 379,629.46 is: 524,103.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,135.63 : 684,947.69 = 379,629.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,135.63/684,947.69 = 379,629.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,135.63x = 684,947.69 × 379,629.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,135.63x = 260,026,321,682.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,026,321,682.95/496,135.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,103.30

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