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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,816.91, 689,029.93 and 356,327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,816.91, 689,029.93 and 356,327.84 is: 491,220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,816.91 : 689,029.93 = 356,327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,816.91/689,029.93 = 356,327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,816.91x = 689,029.93 × 356,327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,816.91x = 245,520,541,425.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,520,541,425.46/499,816.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,220.96

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