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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,464.70, 732,697.05 and 329,032.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,464.70, 732,697.05 and 329,032.40 is: 493,548.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,464.70 : 732,697.05 = 329,032.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,464.70/732,697.05 = 329,032.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,464.70x = 732,697.05 × 329,032.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,464.70x = 241,081,068,834.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,081,068,834.42/488,464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,548.60

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