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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,436.04, 749,134.20 and 275,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,436.04, 749,134.20 and 275,241 is: 412,850.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,436.04 : 749,134.20 = 275,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,436.04/749,134.20 = 275,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,436.04x = 749,134.20 × 275,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,436.04x = 206,192,446,342.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,192,446,342.20/499,436.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,850.56

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