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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,044.60, 738,066.90 and 429,836.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,044.60, 738,066.90 and 429,836.60 is: 644,754.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,044.60 : 738,066.90 = 429,836.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,044.60/738,066.90 = 429,836.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,044.60x = 738,066.90 × 429,836.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,044.60x = 317,248,166,868.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,248,166,868.54/492,044.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,754.90

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