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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,931.37, 737,897.19 and 379,775.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,931.37, 737,897.19 and 379,775.31 is: 569,663.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,931.37 : 737,897.19 = 379,775.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,931.37/737,897.19 = 379,775.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,931.37x = 737,897.19 × 379,775.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,931.37x = 280,235,134,080.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,235,134,080.38/491,931.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,663.07

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