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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,052.40, 737,617.80 and 385,377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,052.40, 737,617.80 and 385,377.20 is: 577,704.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,052.40 : 737,617.80 = 385,377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,052.40/737,617.80 = 385,377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,052.40x = 737,617.80 × 385,377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,052.40x = 284,261,082,434.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,261,082,434.16/492,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,704.90

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