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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,679.60, 734,519.40 and 331,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,679.60, 734,519.40 and 331,049.20 is: 496,573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,679.60 : 734,519.40 = 331,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,679.60/734,519.40 = 331,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,679.60x = 734,519.40 × 331,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,679.60x = 243,162,059,754.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,162,059,754.48/489,679.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,573.80

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