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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,327.97, 736,599.17 and 290,779.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,327.97, 736,599.17 and 290,779.25 is: 436,825.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,327.97 : 736,599.17 = 290,779.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,327.97/736,599.17 = 290,779.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,327.97x = 736,599.17 × 290,779.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,327.97x = 214,187,753,754.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,187,753,754.91/490,327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,825.49

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