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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,246.81, 870,543.67 and 493,443.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,246.81, 870,543.67 and 493,443.94 is: 680,501.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,246.81 : 870,543.67 = 493,443.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,246.81/870,543.67 = 493,443.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,246.81x = 870,543.67 × 493,443.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,246.81x = 429,564,495,999.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,564,495,999.64/631,246.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,501.65

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