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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,465.60, 732,698.40 and 329,033.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,465.60, 732,698.40 and 329,033.30 is: 493,549.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,465.60 : 732,698.40 = 329,033.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,465.60/732,698.40 = 329,033.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,465.60x = 732,698.40 × 329,033.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,465.60x = 241,082,172,456.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,082,172,456.72/488,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,549.95

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