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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,441, 731,369.69 and 485,956.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,441, 731,369.69 and 485,956.84 is: 724,682.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,441 : 731,369.69 = 485,956.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,441/731,369.69 = 485,956.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,441x = 731,369.69 × 485,956.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,441x = 355,414,103,424.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,414,103,424.18/490,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,682.69

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