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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,181.58, 689,438.85 and 335,553.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,181.58, 689,438.85 and 335,553.99 is: 463,446.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,181.58 : 689,438.85 = 335,553.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,181.58/689,438.85 = 335,553.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,181.58x = 689,438.85 × 335,553.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,181.58x = 231,343,956,978.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,343,956,978.51/499,181.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,446.50

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