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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,437.94, 734,001.39 and 332,673.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,437.94, 734,001.39 and 332,673.78 is: 498,904.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,437.94 : 734,001.39 = 332,673.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,437.94/734,001.39 = 332,673.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,437.94x = 734,001.39 × 332,673.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,437.94x = 244,183,016,936.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,183,016,936.55/489,437.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,904.96

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