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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,333.11, 688,991.11 and 295,392.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,333.11, 688,991.11 and 295,392.62 is: 407,589.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,333.11 : 688,991.11 = 295,392.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,333.11/688,991.11 = 295,392.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,333.11x = 688,991.11 × 295,392.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,333.11x = 203,522,891,785.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,522,891,785.19/499,333.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,589.42

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