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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,364.60, 732,546.90 and 368,614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,364.60, 732,546.90 and 368,614.20 is: 552,921.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,364.60 : 732,546.90 = 368,614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,364.60/732,546.90 = 368,614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,364.60x = 732,546.90 × 368,614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,364.60x = 270,027,189,505.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,027,189,505.98/488,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,921.30

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