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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,884.17, 689,122.50 and 356,395.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,884.17, 689,122.50 and 356,395.10 is: 491,313.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,884.17 : 689,122.50 = 356,395.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,884.17/689,122.50 = 356,395.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,884.17x = 689,122.50 × 356,395.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,884.17x = 245,599,882,299.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,599,882,299.75/499,884.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,313.58

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