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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,235.40, 736,421.10 and 332,950.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,235.40, 736,421.10 and 332,950.60 is: 499,133.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,235.40 : 736,421.10 = 332,950.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,235.40/736,421.10 = 332,950.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,235.40x = 736,421.10 × 332,950.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,235.40x = 245,191,847,097.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,191,847,097.66/491,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,133.10

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