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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,884.09, 689,122.31 and 356,395.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,884.09, 689,122.31 and 356,395.11 is: 491,313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,884.09 : 689,122.31 = 356,395.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,884.09/689,122.31 = 356,395.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,884.09x = 689,122.31 × 356,395.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,884.09x = 245,599,821,475.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,599,821,475.90/499,884.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,313.54

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