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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,493.60, 738,740.40 and 430,285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,493.60, 738,740.40 and 430,285.60 is: 645,428.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,493.60 : 738,740.40 = 430,285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,493.60/738,740.40 = 430,285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,493.60x = 738,740.40 × 430,285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,493.60x = 317,869,356,258.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,869,356,258.24/492,493.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,428.40

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