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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,839.60, 736,266.20 and 323,431.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,839.60, 736,266.20 and 323,431.60 is: 485,151.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,839.60 : 736,266.20 = 323,431.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,839.60/736,266.20 = 323,431.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,839.60x = 736,266.20 × 323,431.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,839.60x = 238,131,755,091.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,131,755,091.92/490,839.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,151.88

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