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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,259.20, 736,888.80 and 366,843.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,259.20, 736,888.80 and 366,843.20 is: 550,264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,259.20 : 736,888.80 = 366,843.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,259.20/736,888.80 = 366,843.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,259.20x = 736,888.80 × 366,843.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,259.20x = 270,322,645,436.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,322,645,436.16/491,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,264.80

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