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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,511.66, 937,533.87 and 489,193.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,511.66, 937,533.87 and 489,193.98 is: 673,957.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,511.66 : 937,533.87 = 489,193.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,511.66/937,533.87 = 489,193.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,511.66x = 937,533.87 × 489,193.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,511.66x = 458,635,925,250.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,635,925,250.10/680,511.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,957.48

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