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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,046.58, 688,734.99 and 295,163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,046.58, 688,734.99 and 295,163.49 is: 407,355.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,046.58 : 688,734.99 = 295,163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,046.58/688,734.99 = 295,163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,046.58x = 688,734.99 × 295,163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,046.58x = 203,289,423,333.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,289,423,333.52/499,046.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,355.61

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