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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,038.40, 737,596.80 and 385,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,038.40, 737,596.80 and 385,363.20 is: 577,683.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,038.40 : 737,596.80 = 385,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,038.40/737,596.80 = 385,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,038.40x = 737,596.80 × 385,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,038.40x = 284,242,663,157.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,242,663,157.76/492,038.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,683.90

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