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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,981.70, 737,972.55 and 436,869.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,981.70, 737,972.55 and 436,869.30 is: 655,303.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,981.70 : 737,972.55 = 436,869.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,981.70/737,972.55 = 436,869.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,981.70x = 737,972.55 × 436,869.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,981.70x = 322,397,551,337.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,397,551,337.72/491,981.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,303.95

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