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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,871.80, 736,307.70 and 403,391.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,871.80, 736,307.70 and 403,391.80 is: 605,087.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,871.80 : 736,307.70 = 403,391.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,871.80/736,307.70 = 403,391.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,871.80x = 736,307.70 × 403,391.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,871.80x = 297,020,488,456.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,020,488,456.86/490,871.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,087.70

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