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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,042.16, 737,153.28 and 332,790.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,042.16, 737,153.28 and 332,790.48 is: 499,585.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,042.16 : 737,153.28 = 332,790.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,042.16/737,153.28 = 332,790.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,042.16x = 737,153.28 × 332,790.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,042.16x = 245,317,593,884.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,317,593,884.77/491,042.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,585.60

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