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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,695.52, 737,603.82 and 445,419.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,695.52, 737,603.82 and 445,419.84 is: 666,828.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,695.52 : 737,603.82 = 445,419.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,695.52/737,603.82 = 445,419.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,695.52x = 737,603.82 × 445,419.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,695.52x = 328,543,375,487.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,543,375,487.79/492,695.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,828.42

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