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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,570.40, 736,923.60 and 333,285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,570.40, 736,923.60 and 333,285.60 is: 499,635.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,570.40 : 736,923.60 = 333,285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,570.40/736,923.60 = 333,285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,570.40x = 736,923.60 × 333,285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,570.40x = 245,606,024,180.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,606,024,180.16/491,570.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,635.50

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