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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,243.10, 1,103,271 and 493,443.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,243.10, 1,103,271 and 493,443.10 is: 681,146.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,243.10 : 1,103,271 = 493,443.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,243.10/1,103,271 = 493,443.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,243.10x = 1,103,271 × 493,443.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,243.10x = 544,401,462,380.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,401,462,380.10/799,243.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,146.28

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