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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,004.40, 738,006.60 and 324,042.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,004.40, 738,006.60 and 324,042.80 is: 486,064.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,004.40 : 738,006.60 = 324,042.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,004.40/738,006.60 = 324,042.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,004.40x = 738,006.60 × 324,042.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,004.40x = 239,145,725,082.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,145,725,082.48/492,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,064.20

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