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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,117.10, 738,175.65 and 333,486.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,117.10, 738,175.65 and 333,486.70 is: 500,230.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,117.10 : 738,175.65 = 333,486.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,117.10/738,175.65 = 333,486.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,117.10x = 738,175.65 × 333,486.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,117.10x = 246,171,761,538.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,171,761,538.86/492,117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,230.05

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