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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,474.60, 732,711.90 and 329,042.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,474.60, 732,711.90 and 329,042.30 is: 493,563.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,474.60 : 732,711.90 = 329,042.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,474.60/732,711.90 = 329,042.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,474.60x = 732,711.90 × 329,042.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,474.60x = 241,093,208,813.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,093,208,813.37/488,474.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,563.45

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