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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,885.60, 736,335.20 and 323,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,885.60, 736,335.20 and 323,477.60 is: 485,220.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,885.60 : 736,335.20 = 323,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,885.60/736,335.20 = 323,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,885.60x = 736,335.20 × 323,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,885.60x = 238,187,943,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,187,943,291.52/490,885.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,220.88

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