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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,099.60, 738,149.40 and 429,891.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,099.60, 738,149.40 and 429,891.60 is: 644,837.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,099.60 : 738,149.40 = 429,891.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,099.60/738,149.40 = 429,891.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,099.60x = 738,149.40 × 429,891.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,099.60x = 317,324,226,605.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,324,226,605.04/492,099.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,837.40

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