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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,764.60, 739,146.90 and 333,332.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,764.60, 739,146.90 and 333,332.30 is: 499,998.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,764.60 : 739,146.90 = 333,332.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,764.60/739,146.90 = 333,332.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,764.60x = 739,146.90 × 333,332.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,764.60x = 246,381,536,214.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,381,536,214.87/492,764.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,998.45

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