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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,232.55, 688,989.14 and 295,349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,232.55, 688,989.14 and 295,349.02 is: 407,610.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,232.55 : 688,989.14 = 295,349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,232.55/688,989.14 = 295,349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,232.55x = 688,989.14 × 295,349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,232.55x = 203,492,267,289.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,492,267,289.64/499,232.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,610.18

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