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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,881.60, 736,322.40 and 470,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,881.60, 736,322.40 and 470,145.60 is: 705,218.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,881.60 : 736,322.40 = 470,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,881.60/736,322.40 = 470,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,881.60x = 736,322.40 × 470,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,881.60x = 346,178,736,541.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,178,736,541.44/490,881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,218.40

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