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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,660.80, 735,991.20 and 455,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,660.80, 735,991.20 and 455,231.40 is: 682,847.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,660.80 : 735,991.20 = 455,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,660.80/735,991.20 = 455,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,660.80x = 735,991.20 × 455,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,660.80x = 335,046,304,363.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,046,304,363.68/490,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,847.10

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