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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,131.40, 736,265.10 and 332,846.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,131.40, 736,265.10 and 332,846.60 is: 498,977.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,131.40 : 736,265.10 = 332,846.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,131.40/736,265.10 = 332,846.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,131.40x = 736,265.10 × 332,846.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,131.40x = 245,063,335,233.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,063,335,233.66/491,131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,977.13

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