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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,825.80, 736,929.90 and 385,763.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,825.80, 736,929.90 and 385,763.40 is: 579,188.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,825.80 : 736,929.90 = 385,763.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,825.80/736,929.90 = 385,763.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,825.80x = 736,929.90 × 385,763.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,825.80x = 284,280,583,785.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,280,583,785.66/490,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,188.35

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