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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,761.40, 739,142.10 and 335,297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,761.40, 739,142.10 and 335,297.40 is: 502,946.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,761.40 : 739,142.10 = 335,297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,761.40/739,142.10 = 335,297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,761.40x = 739,142.10 × 335,297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,761.40x = 247,832,424,360.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,832,424,360.54/492,761.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,946.10

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