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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,068.80, 688,716.83 and 315,389.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,068.80, 688,716.83 and 315,389.00 is: 435,238.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,068.80 : 688,716.83 = 315,389.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,068.80/688,716.83 = 315,389.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,068.80x = 688,716.83 × 315,389.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,068.80x = 217,213,708,720.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,213,708,720.05/499,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,238.00

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