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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,729.40, 737,594.10 and 325,517.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,729.40, 737,594.10 and 325,517.40 is: 488,276.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,729.40 : 737,594.10 = 325,517.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,729.40/737,594.10 = 325,517.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,729.40x = 737,594.10 × 325,517.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,729.40x = 240,099,713,687.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,099,713,687.34/491,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,276.10

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