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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,808.70, 737,713.05 and 442,042.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,808.70, 737,713.05 and 442,042.30 is: 663,063.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,808.70 : 737,713.05 = 442,042.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,808.70/737,713.05 = 442,042.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,808.70x = 737,713.05 × 442,042.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,808.70x = 326,100,373,362.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,100,373,362.02/491,808.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,063.45

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