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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,800.93, 689,007.90 and 356,311.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,800.93, 689,007.90 and 356,311.86 is: 491,198.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,800.93 : 689,007.90 = 356,311.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,800.93/689,007.90 = 356,311.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,800.93x = 689,007.90 × 356,311.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,800.93x = 245,501,686,025.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,501,686,025.37/499,800.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,198.94

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