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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,829.60, 736,251.20 and 323,421.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,829.60, 736,251.20 and 323,421.60 is: 485,136.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,829.60 : 736,251.20 = 323,421.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,829.60/736,251.20 = 323,421.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,829.60x = 736,251.20 × 323,421.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,829.60x = 238,119,541,105.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,119,541,105.92/490,829.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,136.88

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