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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,362.62, 690,033.26 and 355,873.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,362.62, 690,033.26 and 355,873.55 is: 491,756.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,362.62 : 690,033.26 = 355,873.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,362.62/690,033.26 = 355,873.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,362.62x = 690,033.26 × 355,873.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,362.62x = 245,564,583,293.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,564,583,293.79/499,362.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,756.04

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