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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,214.43, 684,930.09 and 394,420.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,214.43, 684,930.09 and 394,420.51 is: 544,422.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,214.43 : 684,930.09 = 394,420.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,214.43/684,930.09 = 394,420.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,214.43x = 684,930.09 × 394,420.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,214.43x = 270,150,475,412.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,150,475,412.15/496,214.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,422.85

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