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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,033.90, 737,590.05 and 385,358.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,033.90, 737,590.05 and 385,358.70 is: 577,677.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,033.90 : 737,590.05 = 385,358.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,033.90/737,590.05 = 385,358.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,033.90x = 737,590.05 × 385,358.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,033.90x = 284,236,742,800.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,236,742,800.94/492,033.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,677.15

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