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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,691.20, 733,842.92 and 329,788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,691.20, 733,842.92 and 329,788 is: 495,226.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,691.20 : 733,842.92 = 329,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,691.20/733,842.92 = 329,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,691.20x = 733,842.92 × 329,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,691.20x = 242,012,588,900.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,012,588,900.96/488,691.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,226.00

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