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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,474.70, 732,712.05 and 329,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,474.70, 732,712.05 and 329,042.40 is: 493,563.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,474.70 : 732,712.05 = 329,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,474.70/732,712.05 = 329,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,474.70x = 732,712.05 × 329,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,474.70x = 241,093,331,440.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,093,331,440.92/488,474.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,563.60

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