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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,816.60, 736,231.70 and 323,408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,816.60, 736,231.70 and 323,408.60 is: 485,117.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,816.60 : 736,231.70 = 323,408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,816.60/736,231.70 = 323,408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,816.60x = 736,231.70 × 323,408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,816.60x = 238,103,663,372.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,103,663,372.62/490,816.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,117.38

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