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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,347.26, 680,497.77 and 487,379.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,347.26, 680,497.77 and 487,379.14 is: 668,202.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,347.26 : 680,497.77 = 487,379.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,347.26/680,497.77 = 487,379.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,347.26x = 680,497.77 × 487,379.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,347.26x = 331,660,415,477.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,660,415,477.62/496,347.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,202.37

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