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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,731.40, 737,597.10 and 325,519.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,731.40, 737,597.10 and 325,519.40 is: 488,279.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,731.40 : 737,597.10 = 325,519.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,731.40/737,597.10 = 325,519.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,731.40x = 737,597.10 × 325,519.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,731.40x = 240,102,165,433.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,102,165,433.74/491,731.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,279.10

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