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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,024.17, 687,936.35 and 355,535.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,024.17, 687,936.35 and 355,535.10 is: 490,127.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,024.17 : 687,936.35 = 355,535.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,024.17/687,936.35 = 355,535.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,024.17x = 687,936.35 × 355,535.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,024.17x = 244,585,517,213.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,585,517,213.21/499,024.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,127.60

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