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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,840.60, 736,267.70 and 323,432.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,840.60, 736,267.70 and 323,432.60 is: 485,153.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,840.60 : 736,267.70 = 323,432.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,840.60/736,267.70 = 323,432.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,840.60x = 736,267.70 × 323,432.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,840.60x = 238,132,976,507.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,132,976,507.02/490,840.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,153.38

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